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This course develops an understanding of the historical development of interiors through selected examples from prehistory to the eighteenth century. Students examine relationships between spatial organization, everyday life, culture, materials, furniture and ornament. Beyond identifying styles, they learn to interpret and compare historical interiors using visual and written evidence and to develop a design perspective sensitive to cultural heritage.

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Mandatory: Weekly short readings, lecture visuals and case materials specified by the instructor on the LMS. Materials are provided through lawful access routes; purchase of a printed textbook is not required. Recommended: Pile, J., Gura, J. & Plunkett, D. (2024). A History of Interior Design (5th ed.). Laurence King Publishing. Seçilmiş bölümler / Selected chapters.The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Heilbrunn Timeline / Essays: https://www.metmuseum.org/essaysVictoria and Albert Museum – Collections: https://www.vam.ac.uk/collections

Cite sources for texts, images, plans and ideas, distinguishing quotation from original interpretation. Fabricated references, misrepresented authorship and unauthorized assistance are not acceptable. Generative AI may be used only as permitted by the task brief and with a use declaration; generated content is not historical evidence. Students must verify their claims. Suspected violations are handled through current institutional procedures.