Oriental Interiors by John Potvin - 9781472596642

Name: Oriental Interiors by John Potvin - 9781472596642
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the fascinating world of oriental-inspired interiors with 'Oriental Interiors: Design, Identity, Space' by John Potvin. This comprehensive hardcover book, published in 2015, is the first to delve into the formation and perception of eastern-inspired interiors from an orientalist perspective. It examines a diverse range of subjects from the 18th century to the present, including harems, Turkish baths, Parisian bachelor quarters, and contemporary yoga studios. Discover how furnishings, surface treatments, ornament, and music are used to enhance the exoticism and pleasures of oriental spaces across various international locations. Organized into three thematic parts, this book is essential reading for students and researchers interested in orientalist studies, spatial theory, design studies, visual culture, and gender studies. A deep dive into the intersection of design and cultural fascination. Product Summary: Oriental Interiors book, Design Identity Space, John Potvin, Hardcover, 296 pages, English version, published 2015 by Bloomsbury Academic, ISBN 9781472596642.