Appropriated Interiors

Appropriated Interiors explores the relationship between interiors and cultural and societal values, featuring thirteen original curated essays that investigate the implications of interior design as it relates to politics, gender, identity, spatial abstraction, cultural expression, racial expression, technology, and more. It challenges the status quo and encourages readers to expand their understanding of the history, theory, and practice of interior design.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Appropriated Interiors delves into the intricate ways in which interiors actively and implicitly contribute to embedded cultural and societal values, while also shedding light on the latest developments in the fields of interior design history, theory, and practice. This captivating book features thirteen original and curated essays that explore the complex interplay between normative interiors that uphold dominant cultural norms and those that express new, evolving, and even transgressive values. Spanning from the late eighteenth century to the twenty-first century, these historians, theorists, and design practitioners examine the profound implications of interior design in relation to politics, gender, identity, spatial abstraction, cultural expression, racial expression, technology, and numerous other aspects.

For students and scholars of design history and theory, this comprehensive collection serves as a valuable resource. It critically examines the standards, assumptions, codes, and conventions that need to be challenged and dismantled, aiming to expand our understanding of the history, theory, and practice of interior design. By doing so, it encourages us to challenge the status quo and embrace more inclusive and diverse approaches to interior design.

Through its insightful essays, Appropriated Interiors provides a rich tapestry of perspectives and insights, shedding light on the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of interiors as agents of cultural and societal transformation. It serves as a testament to the power of design to shape our experiences, perceptions, and understanding of the world around us.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 239 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367675196