Interior Design History and Culture

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the students will be able to: Identify and explain the difference between styles / periods of design (Prehistoric to Postmodern period); Apply design and cultural context in practice; Connect the influences of culture, styles and interior design developed in the past, as well as in the present, and future; Explain the period and the development of interior design from Prehistory to Postmodern period, both in terms of cultural influences, thoughts, characteristics, and figures.

Topics

1. Introduction – Prehistory Period and Early Civilizations (Mesopotamia and Egypt)
2. Classical Period: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
3. Medieval Period: Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, & Gothic
4. Renaissance period
5. 17th-18th century : France, England
6. 19th century : Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau
7. 20th century : Pre-modern, Modern, Pop Art design, Post-modern