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Furniture Design Through the Ages - An Epic Journey

Furniture Design Through the Ages - An Epic Journey

Released Friday, 24th May 2024
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Furniture Design Through the Ages - An Epic Journey

Furniture Design Through the Ages - An Epic Journey

Furniture Design Through the Ages - An Epic Journey

Furniture Design Through the Ages - An Epic Journey

Friday, 24th May 2024
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This in-depth epsidoe takes readers on an expansive journey through the evolution of furniture design from ancient civilizations to modern times. It explores the major historical periods and cultures that shaped furniture styles, including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Medieval era, the Renaissance, the Baroque and Rococo periods, and the 19th century Industrial Revolution. The article highlights key innovations, materials, craftsmanship techniques, and the cultural significances reflected in the furniture of each epoch. It covers the modern design movements like Arts & Crafts and Modernism that rebelled against excess ornament. The article also examines contemporary sustainable furniture design practices. Throughout, insights from historians, curators, and experts provide context on how furniture mirrored the values, beliefs, and technological progress of its time. The piece positions furniture as vital cultural artifacts revealing the remarkable human quest for beauty, function and creativity across millennia.

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