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Why interior designers need to be knowledgeable about design styles from different periods?
Different periods in time have had their own unique design style that can give you clues about what kind of design trends were popular then. The transition into the modern era, for example, brought with it new materials, new technologies and new ways of living, but people’s preferences for what was stylish remained largely unchanged […]
The Importance of Interior Design and How it Can Enhance Your Life
Introduction to Interior Design Interior design is the act of applying knowledge, experience and skill to the design of spaces that people live in. It’s about how people feel in their homes, businesses and public spaces. Home is the place where we spend most of our time. The interior design of our homes can make […]
What is a modern home?
Modern homes are living spaces that are designed to accommodate the way people live in today’s era. They are often tall, sprawling, sleekly designed, and have high-tech amenities. A modern home has design and features that are up to date with current trends. The definition of a modern home can vary depending on the person. […]
Western Influence on Indian Modernism: The Time of Modernism In India
The Start of Modernism In India Modernism in India was a reaction to the European Modernism of the 19th century. Western influences were responsible for this reaction. This time period in Indian history is marked by British rule and was home to many writers who wanted to express their country’s progress with western thinking. In […]
What does the word Corbusian mean?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word Corbusian refers to a style of architecture and design that was developed by architect and designer Le Corbusier. He was a Swiss-French architect who had a strong impact on modern architecture and design in the 20th century. Le Corbusier had a significant impact on architecture and urban […]
The History of Modernism and How it Changed the World
Introduction: What is Modernism? Modernism is a 20th century art and literature movement that was characterized by the use of literary techniques such as stream of consciousness, free indirect speech, and unreliable narrator. It is important to note that the modernist movement was not influenced by any one single event or object. Modernism was a […]
The Life and Times of Le Corbusier: The Architect Who Made Modern Architecture Possible
Introduction: Who was Le Corbusier? Le Corbusier is a Swiss-French architect who was one of the pioneers of modern architecture. He was born in 1887 in Switzerland and died in 1965 in France. He pioneered an architectural style called “towers in the park” which can be seen in his Villa Savoye project, where he designed […]
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