20th Century Iconic Interiors

Short course

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Across eight lectures, explore a wide range of case study homes that exemplify vital strands and themes within the overall narrative of 20th century interior design. Beginning with Neo-Classicism and Arts & Crafts, the story moves through the Art Deco and Art Nouveau period before charting the advance of early modernist interiors, mid-century style through to the final decades of last century, with themes including minimalism, maximalism and the new American style. Featured designers include John Stefanidis, Andrée Putman, Rose Tarlow, Sills Huniford, Jacques Garcia and David Mlinaric.

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Portrait of Course Leader Dominic Bradbury

Course Leader
Dominic Bradbury

Dominic Bradbury is a writer and journalist specialising in design and architecture. He writes for many magazines and newspapers in the UK and internationally, including The Telegraph, The Times and The Financial Times. His many books include The Iconic House and Mid-Century Modern Complete, with a number of new titles planned for 2018 and 2019.

The V&A offers stimulating and rewarding short courses. I had the opportunity to expand my knowledge on periods of history of which I had limited experience. 2016/17 Short Course Student

Course overview

Over the course of the 20th Century the world of design experienced revolutionary change. This was particularly true of interior design, which evolved from a series of disparate artisanal trades and became a polished profession in its own right. At the same time, this fresh discipline became a barometer of changing tastes and decorative styles, embracing Art Nouveau and Art Deco before shifting into modernism and the playful glories of the mid-century modern look. 20th Century Iconic Interiors charts this one hundred year journey through the stories of some of the most influential houses and spaces of the era.

Spanning all parts of the world and covering a broad spectrum of styles and looks, this course builds over eight weeks into a rounded survey of the most fascinating and important spaces ever seen. From early delights such as Edith Wharton’s The Mount in New England or Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell’s Charleston in East Sussex, the story grows through the work of masters such as Piero Fornasetti, Madeleine Castaing, David Hicks, Terence Conran and Albert Hadley.

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Further Information

• This course has a Half Term break on 24 October • Refreshments served • Price reductions available for Seniors (60+), jobseekers (ES40 holders) and registered disabled people

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Short course: 20th Century Iconic Interiors

3 October 2018 - 28 November 2018

£325.00 - £378.00

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