Interior Design and Identity (V & A/RCA Studies in Design History: Anthologies) - Hardcover

 
9780719067280: Interior Design and Identity (V & A/RCA Studies in Design History: Anthologies)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0719067286 ISBN 13: 9780719067280
Publisher: Manchester University Press, 2004

Synopsis

This chronologically arranged set of case studies looks at how interior design has constantly redefined itself as a manifestation of culture, from the eighteenth-century to the present day. The book looks at the amateur activities of female "home makers" in search of creative outlets and married couples seeking to modernize their homes as well as the contributions of early professional (female) "interior decorators," and later, (male) "interior designers." It also considers the more anonymous role of commercial enterprises, such as hairdressing salons, cruise ships or modern offices. Issues relating to interiority, gender, and the relationship of the public sphere are also considered opening up a new level of design historical enquiry.

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About the Author

Susie McKellar is Researcher at the Royal College of Art.

Penny Sparke is Professor of Design History, and Dean of the Faculty of Art, Design and Music, at Kingston University.

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Publisher
Manchester University Press
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0719067286
ISBN 13 
9780719067280
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
256
Editor
McKellar Susie, Sparke Penny

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