Articles related to "History Of Design"



Biedermeier - The Comfortable Style
An overview of Biedermeier furniture (1815-1850).
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Rose Garden Design, Part 2 by Guest writer Kirk Johnson
Ideas for designing a traditional rose garden
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THE HISTORY AND DESIGN OF THE PAISLEY SHAWL
Shawls of the "Paisley" design were in fashion for over one hundred years. During the time from 1790 - 1870 millions were woven and embroidered in Kashmir, Persia, India, Russia, United States and Europe. It was the shawls woven in Kashmir that caught the fancy of women and the European manufacturers were were quick to copy them. During the Victorian Era, the name "Paisley" had become a generic term.
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Unity - Part 10 - Utility
The 10th in a series on how to create a garden which is a unified work of art.
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Keeping the Memory Alive: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Maya Ying Lin: Her strength through diversity was enough to grate against protestors and with hearts of her supporters.
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The A-Z of Modern Design
This approachable guide to over 300 designers and manufacturers features biographies, descriptions and lots of photographs.
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Architectural Literacy
There is a difference between accessible design and Universal Design. Recognizing the difference is one step in acquiring architectural literacy.
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New Fashion Design Museum Exhibit
New Exhibit Investigates Developments in Fashion Design
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Japanese Karesansui-style Gardens
The Japanese karesansui-style contemplative viewing garden at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston, MA combines Japanese, New England and MFA elements and traditions.
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Apparel Design Major
If you love to create and design clothing, consider a challenging major in apparel design and merchandising.
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Flip Knit Books Review
Designer Annie Modesitt authors a new series of books that allow beginning knitters to carry moving video instruction with them-in book form.
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Calgary's Central Memorial Park
Calgary's oldest work of public art is found in the city's first public garden. A level site with easy access from all sides, this Park is pleasant and peaceful by day.
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Danish Design: Copenhagen
Go to the source in Copenhagen, Denmark to see cutting edge Scandinavian and Danish design in museums, galleries, and shops.
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Design & the Decorative Arts – Book Review
This book examines innovations in manufacturing methods, changing tastes and fashion trends in Georgian Britain from tableware to wallpaper and from ceramics to clothing.
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Homeschool World History Curriculum
These homeschool world history curriculum programs follow a four year chronological cycle. Learn the similarities and differences between three classical history programs
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Khopesh – Sword of Ancient Egypt
The khopesh was the distinctive sickle-shaped sword used by Ancient Egyptians from the third to first millennia BC. Its forms of use were equally distinctive.
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Prairie Style
The Prairie style of design was the most modern in its design and divergent in its philosophy. While most original Prairie design was intended for specific residences, some of it has been reproduced and have become important to today's interior design.
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Victoria & Albert Museum, London
British Regency design, design during the Cold War, modern British theatre design and design innovation in China are explored by major exhibitions at London's V&A Museum.
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Collecting: Vintage Advertising Art
Vintage advertising art is an exciting field for anyone interested in collectibles, art history and design.
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Killruddery Gardens' Victoriana
Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- 18th- and 19th - century garden features. Renovations, begun about 1840 and shaped by popular tastes, persist.
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Mexican style
Mexican design style gained versatility due to its blend of texture and colors. It can add aesthetic flavor to any modern design. Due to their rustic texture Mexican artifacts add texture and depth to any interior design.
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How Was My House Decorated?
Learn where to look, and what sources to trust, when planning to recreate an earlier period of your Victorian house's history.
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Maharaja – the Splendour of India's Royal Courts
This book explores changing tastes and lifestyles within India's royal courts in the 200 years leading up to Independence in 1947, and the role of maharajas thereafter.
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