Chabot College
March, 1993
Course Outline for Interior Design 52
HISTORY OF INTERIORS AND FURNISHINGS
Catalog Description:
52 - History of Interiors and Furnishings
3 units
A survey of the history of interiors and furnishings from Egyptian period to the present. Emphasis on
furniture styles and ornamentation. 3 hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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recognize and date styles and major art monuments as related to furnishings;
describe typical ornamentation of the major art movements;
understand the relationships between European and American furniture designs;
recognize major modern designers;
recognize regional American styles;
be familiar with the technological developments and materials and their use in home furnishings;
recognize traditional and modern influences in today's home furnishings market.
Course Content:
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Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Middle Ages
Gothic and Renaissance
Baroque and Rococo
Neo-classic
Colonial North American
Colonial Georgian
Neo-classicism in America
Victorian
Modern traditions in Europe and the United States
The international style
Post World War II
Asian and African influence
Postmodern
Methods of Presentation:
Lecture; slides; discussion
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Interim assignments and tests; notebook; final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Interior Design and Decoration, S. Whiton, Lippincott
Special Student Materials:
None
mk INTDES52.out 1/93; Revised 3/93