DES 298 - History: Furniture & Interiors

Through a series of selected thematic investigations this course will consider the historical role that furniture and furniture designers have played in the generation and reflection of culture; the formation of individual identity; and the shaping of style and commerce. Considering works from antiquity to the modern era, along with the environments for which they were intended, we will place special emphasis on the period that spans the eighteenth century to the contemporary era.

Credits 4

Notes
From time to time, departments design a new course to be offered either on a one-time basis or an experimental basis before deciding whether to make it a regular part of the curriculum. First offered Fall 2024.

Area
Humanities

Division
Arts and Humanities

Compass Attributes
Creative Arts