Interior Design Styles and Schools - (Second Edition)

Author: Zhang Qiman
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive discussion on the styles and design schools of interior design both in China and abroad. It elaborates on traditional Chinese interior design styles, as well as the Roman styles of the early medieval period and their characteristics. The book also thoroughly explains the Gothic style that emerged in the early 12th to 13th centuries and its decorative features, the decorative techniques of the Renaissance period, and styles such as Baroque and Rococo. Additionally, it includes examples and analyses of classical interior design styles from India, Japan, Islamic design styles, and more. The book also offers insightful analyses of the style characteristics of modern architectural masters of the 20th century, such as Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Wright, which are valuable references for contemporary interior designers. Besides line drawings, the book is also accompanied by exquisite color illustrations for reference.