Anglicized and Illustrated Dictionary of Interior Design, The

Josette H. Rabun, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Catherine L. Kendall, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Julie L. Rabun, Carson-Newman College
Title Anglicized and Illustrated Dictionary of Interior Design, The
Edition 1
ISBN 9780130925381
ISBN 10 0130925381
Published 10/05/2012
Published by Pearson Higher Ed USA
Pages 360
Format Paperback
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Description

Appropriate as a working tool for Interior Designers as well as professionals in related fields.


The Anglicized and Illustrated Dictionary of Interior Design includes traditional, historic, and modern day terminology ranging from pre-classical to present day. The scope of the words, articulated with precise anglicized definitions that include illustrations where appropriate, will prove to be an invaluable resource to the professional and amateur alike.

Table of contents

Preface 

Guide to Pronunciation

Dictionary of Words  

Architects, Artists, and Designers 

Appendix 

    Wall Division   

    Door Detail                                                                                                                                     

    Chair Parts                                                                                                                                       

    Case Piece Detailed                                                                                                                                       

    Architectural Orders                                                                                                                                          

    Joints                                                                                                                                                                      

    Legs                                                                                                                                                                          

    Feet                                                                                                                                                                          

    Moldings                                                                                                                                                                

    Motifs/Ornaments                                                                                                                                         

    Pediments                                                                                                                                         

Features & benefits

Appropriate as a working tool for Interior Designers as well as professionals in related fields.


The Anglicized and Illustrated Dictionary of Interior Design includes traditional, historic, and modern day terminology ranging from pre-classical to present day. The scope of the words, articulated with precise anglicized definitions that include illustrations where appropriate, will prove to be an invaluable resource to the professional and amateur alike.

 

FEATURES

 

Allows the professional designer, student or layperson to become more competent.

  • Where necessary, the words are anglicized within the dictionary to facilitate correct pronunciation

Emphasizes the importance of correct pronunciation in the field of Interior Design, where foreign language terms are abundant.

  • A pronunciation guide is provided to facilitate understanding.

Contemporary communication incorporates a worldwide dialogue, necessitating a better understanding of diverse vocabulary.

 

The Dictionary has over 1,200 drawings that further enrich the definitions.

  • In order to increase comprehension, the authors have painstakingly identified key terms that are further defined with an illustration.

Also included are modern terms not found in other Interior Design dictionaries that prove to be invaluable to both Interior Designers and those in related fields.