Part I: Furniture and the Built Environment Chapter 1 A Historical Perspective Chapter 2 Construction Principles Chapter 3 Piece Categorically Part II: Understanding the Piece Chapter 4 The Analysis of Form Chapter 5 A Graphic Narrative Part III: Object of Desire Part III Introduction Chapter 6 Antiquity: Egypt, Greece and Rome Chapter 7 Renaissance: Italy, France and England Chapter 8 18th Century: Italy, France and England & America – Late Colonial Chapter 9 Precursors to Modernism: Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Viennese Secession American Arts and Crafts – Prairie Style & Craftsman Style Chapter 10 Modernist Movements: Deutscher Werkbund, Bauhaus, De Stijl, International Style Chapter 11 Early Modernist Designers and Architects: Pierre Chareau (1883–1950), Eleen Gray (1879–1976), Jean Prouvé (1901–1984), Charlotte Perriand (1903–1999) Chapter 12 Modernism in America and the European Connection Chapter 13 Movements after Modernism: High-tech, Postmodermism, Deconstructivism Chapter 14 Conclusion
Biography
Joclyn M. Oats is a tenured Associate Professor in the Design Department at Columbia College Chicago, USA. Joclyn has practiced architecture and interior design and served the College in an administrative capacity as coordinator and director for the BFA, Interior Architecture, MFA, Architectural Studies, and the MFA, Interior Architecture Programs for over a decade. Her teaching has covered a wide range of courses for both graduate and undergraduate levels: studio courses, technical courses, and architecture and design history surveys.
"Joclyn Oats has invaluably assembled a fascinating compilation celebrating the Art of Furniture History & Design. She provides a look into the drawing archives of notable practitioners and exceptional presentation of her own eloquent visual and textual literacy. A beautifully crafted inspiring resource, sure to cultivate a desire to learn and create."- Clemenstien Love, Art + Design Director, THE cre.æ.tive ROOM
"A revelatory way to gain a deep understanding and instinctive feel for furniture, Joclyn Oats' Illustrated Guide to Furniture History lights the path toward a level of understanding that simple memorization of facts and dates simply can't achieve. Using sketching and other simple learning tools, Oats shares what is probably the most effective and enjoyable method available to develop a true sensitivity for furniture styles and characteristics." – Zurich Esposito, Hon. AIA
"Joclyn Oats has written an exceptionally engaging book that will delight the reader who is on a journey to learn the history of furniture. Designers and students of design will thoroughly enjoy the beautiful images and historical context." – Denise Rush, ASID, IIDA, IDEC, Dean and Faculty, School of Interior Architecture, Boston Architectural College, USA
