History of Interiors- Exam 2

Name 3 characteristics of a Renaissance interior?

Balance, order, Symmetry

What is the origin of Stupa?

originating in India as tombs of holy men and evolving afterwards into sacred sites dedicated to the Buddha

What is a guild?

A guild is an association of artisans and merchants who oversee the practice of their craft/trade in a particular territory. Modern examples - professional and business organizations

Characteristics of Georgian Style

An architectural style characterized by symmetry, balance, and proportion that traces its origins back to 18th century England. + Georgian furniture pieces tend to be a little more simplistic in their geometries, often crafted from Haitian Mahogany. Carved shell motifs may appear on tops, knees or aprons. + The interior remained fairly simple and functional. Two stories and room additions became more common, as well as a brick or stone structure. + The architectural influence is subtle- proportion and classical detailing are hallmarks, though American regional materials of lumber and brick provide a contextual contrast

Characteristics of Isalmic Design

Arches: + Pointed arch + The horseshoe arch + From the Egyptians, the use of geometric patterns. + Brick arches formed ribs, or supports, for the vaults Domes and Drums: + One of the most significant developments was the double dome + The Romans decreased the weight of the Pantheon dome by coffering the surface and by including hollow jugs within the concrete to create air spaces + Fluted domes, which had concave or convex radiating sections, appeared in the eighth century

How does furniture produced in colonies reflect and differ from furniture produced in the Colonizing country?

Difference in materials, colonial furniture often combines the style of the colonizing country along with the traditions of their own

Characteristics of Jacobean Style

Jacobean is roughly parallel with the Baroque period. Elizabethan forms continue to be produced, some unchanged. Plaster ceilings and paneling are features of Jacobean interiors, and consist of a decorative layer on top of a concealed structure

What are pattern books? How did they change the furniture industry?

Pattern books originated in England and contained drawings of the furniture and its possible modifications, which allowed to start a mass production of furniture

What is the first true Interior style?

Rococo

What religious period is associate with Baroque design?

The Baroque style flourished thanks to the patronage of the Roman Catholic Church

Who brought renaissance design to England?

The Tudor Dynasty

How did seating differ from East (China/ Cambodia) to West (Europe)?

Western influence made Asian people to move from on the floor, mat seating to more prominent furniture, exploration of different weights, curves, and backs of their chairs

What was in ebenist?

a cabinetmaker who finishes furniture with a layer of ebony