1876 - The History of Style: Rococo to Right Now

Course Description

Gorham Manufacturing Company, Tureen, 1884. Gift of Mrs. Pierre Brunschwig. Courtesy of the RISD Museum.

How have history, modernity, technology and global awareness shaped interior design? It is a rich story of revolutionary designers, radical inventors and social reformers. From the fantasy-based work of 18th-century decoration to the functional creations of the 20th-century Bauhaus, this course explores the gifted artists who shaped modern design. Students will learn how to analyze interiors, furniture and a wide array of decorative objects in diverse styles from the Rococo to the High Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Modernist eras.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Animation : Electives
• Graphic Design : Electives
• Interactive Design : Electives
• Jewelry Making + Design : Electives
• Natural Science Illustration : Electives
• Painting Studies : Electives
• Photography : Electives
• Product Development + Manufacturing : Electives