W1: Introduction of Interior Design History

Why is studying interior design history important?

• To understand contemporary interior design trends
• To appreciate the cultural and societal influences on interior designon 2
• To gain insights into the evolution of interior design principles and practices
• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a key topic covered in interior design history?

• Ancient and Classical Interiors
• Postmodern Literature
• Modernist and Contemporary Interiors
• Baroque and Rococo Interiors

Which design movement emphasized craftsmanship, simplicity, and nature-inspired motifs as a reaction against industrialization?

• Baroque
• Rococo
• Arts & Crafts Movement
• Neoclassical

Who is considered the pioneer of modernist interior design and famously stated, "Less is more"?

• Frank Lloyd Wright
• Le Corbusier
• Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
• Walter Gropius

Which architectural style is characterized by its use of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses?

• Gothic
• Renaissance
• Neoclassical
• Rococo

What design school, founded in Germany, is known for its interdisciplinary approach and emphasis on the unity of art, craft, and technology?

• Bauhaus
• Rococo School
• Renaissance Academy
• Victorian Institute

Which design movement emerged as a critique of modernism, embracing eclecticism, irony, and historical references?

• Art Nouveau
• Arts & Crafts Movement
• Postmodernism
• De Stijl

What ancient civilization is known for its monumental architecture, including the Great Pyramids of Giza?

• Ancient Greece
• Ancient Rome
• Ancient Egypt
• Mesopotamia

Who is the architect famous for designing the Fallingwater house, known for its integration with nature and organic design principles?

• Frank Lloyd Wright
• Le Corbusier
• Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
• Zaha Hadid

Which design style, popular in the 1920s and 1930s, is characterized by geometric shapes, sleek lines, and lavish ornamentation?

• Art Deco
• Art Nouveau
• Rococo
• Brutalism