INDES 350 - History of Interiors & Furniture

5 CR

This course surveys the main characteristics and motifs of interiors and furniture from Antiquity to Neoclassicism. Students will examine how people, culture, and economics influenced interior and furniture design for each stylistic period discussed in the course. Through examination of key moments and vocabulary of design history, students will develop an appreciation for the origins, meanings, and development of design prior to the Industrial Revolution. Either INDES 150 or INDES 350 may be taken for credit, not both.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the program or permission of the instructor.

Course Outcomes

Identify and compare different design periods, motifs, and main characteristics of style from Antiquity to Neoclassicism.
Describe the specific historical, social, cultural influences behind interior and furniture design and development.
Associate key examples of interiors and furnishings and their defining features with each influential historical development and cultural adaptation across broad geographic boundaries.
Define and effectively apply vocabulary related to interiors and furniture anatomy, type, design, and construction.
Present a factual description and analysis of a particular design period, style, or designer.
Evaluate a piece of furniture based on its function, overall design, manufacture, and social/historical significance.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Aesthetic Awareness

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