This course has been discontinued
Furniture has deep architectural roots, reinforcing the concept of place and completing interior space, but it is also tethered to industrial production and craft. Driven by a combination of structural, utilitarian, and aesthetic concerns, furniture reveals a chronology of ideas beginning with the earliest societies that existed over 8,000 years ago.
In this course we will review many styles furniture and several functions throughout the history of mankind, in many cultures and styles. We will also discuss techniques and materials used in furniture design as well as popular designers.
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