Interior Design Since 1900 (World of Art) offers a comprehensive exploration of interior design movements from 1900 to the present. Authored by Anne Massey, this newly updated fourth edition is rich with over two hundred color illustrations showcasing interiors from around the world. The book delves into the evolution of taste and style, starting with William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement, through expressionism, postmodernism, and green design.
Expanding beyond domestic spaces, this edition includes a dedicated chapter on transnational design, featuring midcentury modernist work in Singapore and Sri Lanka, as well as contemporary interiors such as luxury hotels in Dubai and a contemporary art museum in Cape Town. Anne Massey provides insight into the social, political, economic, and cultural contexts that have driven these changes.
This updated edition, published on April 14, 2020, is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and future of interior design. With its focus on a shared language of design and cutting-edge technology, it highlights how global trends are influencing interior spaces worldwide.
