AUK History of Interior Design Course

The American University of Kurdistan (AUK)
COURSE FILE
Spring 2019
IND204 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN I
Assist. Prof. Dr. Siniša Prvanov

Spring 2019
IND204: HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN I
Sunday and Tuesday 16:30‐17:50
Instructor: Dr. Siniša Prvanov
Office: 201-3
Office hours: Sunday and Thursday 12:30‐1:30 or by appointment
E‐mail: sinisa.prvanov@auk.edu.krd
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
IND204 will explore the history of interior design, covering the period from late prehistorical period
through the twentieth centuries. The primary goal of the course is to explore prevailing design
philosophies as well as the relationship of interior design to architecture and the broader social context,
including economic and social influences, throughout history.
This course will focus on developing students' visual vocabulary of interior design, including interior
spaces, furniture, architectural details, and decorative arts objects. Students will familiarize themselves
with sources and concepts used in interior design history and theory; enhance their critical thinking and
writing skills; and develop methods for scholarly research within the field of interior design. Students
will also hone their research and writing skills, with specific attention to standards of scholarship within
the fields of architectural history, interior design history, design history, and historic preservation.
The course meets twice a week for one‐and‐a‐half hours. Students are expected to read a wide array of
primary and background texts and to prepare the research presentation. They will also work on the
term project at the end of the semester.
REQUIRED TEXTS
John F. Pile, Judith Gura. History of Interior Design 4th Edition, Wiley US.2013. ISBN-10: 9781118403518
Harwood, Buie, Bridget May and Curt Sherman. Architecture and Interior Design: An Integrated History
to the Present. Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2011. ISBN 0‐135‐09357‐0
Massey, Anne. Interior Design Since 1900. 3rd
edition. London and New York: Thames and Hudson, 2008.
ISBN 0‐500‐20397‐0
COURSE WEBSITE
Students can access the course website through Edublogs, at http://sinisaprvanov.edublogs.org .You
will need any password to login; if you are registered for the course, you should see Interior Design
History I IND204 under the list of My Courses. Course materials, including syllabus, reading
assignments, auxiliary readings, and work assignments will be posted on this site. You may also be
asked to submit some assignments electronically through course website.
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE/EXAM SCHEDULE
Tues. February 26 Research Presentation (Day 1st
)
Sun. March 3 Research Presentation (Day 2nd
)
Tues. March 26 Mid‐term Exam
Sun. April 30 Term Project Presentation (Day 1st
)
Tues. May 5 Term Project Presentation (Day 2nd
)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING
Students’ grades will be based on research presentation (30%), a mid‐term exam (20%), final term project
presentation (40%), and attendance and participation in class discussions (10%).
The distribution of percent and corresponding grades is given below (plus and minus will be given) A
(94‐100%) C (75‐73%)
A‐ (93‐90%) C‐ (72‐70%)
B+ (89‐86%) D+ (69‐66%)
B (85‐83%) D (65‐63%)
B‐ (82‐80%) D‐ (62‐60%)
C+ (79‐76%) F (59% or below)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. The student will understand the prevailing design philosophies as well as the relationship of interior
design to architecture
2. Identify and understand the broader social context, including economic and social influences,
throughout history
3. Develop their visual vocabulary of interior design, including interior spaces, furniture, architectural
details, and decorative arts objects and eras they belong to
4. Students will familiarize themselves with sources and concepts used in interior design history and
theory
5. Enhance their critical thinking and verbal discussions
6. Enhance their writing skills and develop methods for scholarly research within the field of interior
design
WORKLOAD GUIDELINES
As a minimum, students are expected to spend about two hours of outside preparation for every hour in
class. For this class it means a minimum of six hours outside of class per week; if writing assignments are
due, students should expect to spend more time to complete their work. Required readings are outside
preparation for this course and should be completed before class for the day they are assigned.
Students are responsible for all the material in the required readings, whether or not the material has
been discussed in class.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance is required. Students are also required to attend all discussion sessions. Your success
in this class will depend, to a large degree, upon your attendance and active engagement. In‐class
material will be reinforced in the required and recommended readings, and some in‐class material may
not be covered in the readings. Students are responsible for all lecture material whether or not it is
included in the assigned readings. Class attendance is required and will be monitored. Sometimes an
illness, emergency, or other circumstances may cause you to miss class. You are allowed THREE absences
for the semester. Missing extensive days results in a significant impact on your work, and to your
participation in the class. EACH ABSENCE, FOR ANY REASON (except in rare extenuating circumstances)
BEYOND THREE, WILL RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF YOUR FINAL EARNED GRADE.
Therefore, 10 points of your total score will be deducted from your final grade for each absence after
three absences. (For example, 4 absences = 10 points deducted from your total points. Five absences = 20
points deducted from your total points, etc.) If you miss class, try to borrow a classmate's notes. The
instructor will not assume responsibility for providing class notes to you.

All exams must be taken on the dates scheduled. Students will only be permitted to take make‐up exams
in the case of medical or family emergencies, or if they are away on official university business. Late
presentations will not be accepted. Please take advantage of my office hours to discuss the course or just
to talk. If you cannot make my regular office hours, I am willing to meet you by appointment.
WRITING COURSE
This course is designed to give students experience with writing in an academic discipline. In this class,
you can expect to write regularly during the semester and receive feedback from your instructor to help
you improve your writing. You will also have the opportunity to revise one or more assignments, and to
read and discuss your peers’ work. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to
come from your written work
1. The course includes at least two writing assignments per semester.
2. Students will receive timely and detailed critique following each writing assignment
concerning the quality of their writing and suggestions for improvement.
3. Performance on the writing assignments is an important component of the student’s course
grade.
4. Quality of written expression is an important component in determining the student’s course
grade.
AUK HONOR CODE AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
The core values of The American University of Kurdistan (AUK) are learning, discovery, freedom,
leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the University is expected to
uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and
community.
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic dishonesty. Plagiarism can be a difficult concept to
define; however, simply put, plagiarism is using other people’s ideas and words without clearly
acknowledging the source of that information. It is important to note that at the university we are
continually exposed to other’s ideas. We read ideas and words in textbooks, hear them in lectures, discuss
them in class, and incorporate them into our own writing. One must always keep in mind that you must
give credit when credit is due. In order to avoid plagiarism, you must give credit whenever you use:
∙ Another person’s idea, opinion, or theory;
∙ Any facts, statistics, graphics, visual images (i.e.: drawings, videos, etc.) that are not
common knowledge;
∙ Quotations of another person’s spoken or written words; or
∙ Paraphrase of another person’s spoken or written words.
If you are unsure about what constitutes plagiarism and academic dishonesty, or have difficulty
addressing source material in your resentations, please consult with the instructor.

COURSE SCHEDULE (to be revised)
Week 1: Course Overview & Introduction
January 15
Class 1: Syllabus & Course Overview
Lecture: Introduction to Interior Design History
January 20
Class 2: Mesopotamian Culture
Giovanni Curatola, The Art and Architecture of Mesopotamia, ISBN-13 978-0-78920-921-4
“Mesopotamia, 8000–2000 B.C.” In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=02&region=wam (October 2000)
Week 2: Prehistoric Period
January 22
Class 3: Egyptian Art & Architecture
Mark, J. J. (2017, May 30). “A Brief History of Egyptian Art. Ancient History Encyclopedia”. Retrieved
from https://www.ancient.eu/article/1077/
Peter F. Dorman and Thomas Garnet Henry James (2018, June 01) “Egyptian art and architecture”
Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. Retrived from https://www.britannica.com/art/Egyptian-
art/Architecture
January 27
Class 4: Minoan and Mycenaean Culture
Arch & Inter Design, Chap. 27 (pg. 316‐327)
Cartwright, M. (2012, May 22). “Minoan Architecture. Ancient History Encyclopedia”. Retrieved
from https://www.ancient.eu/Minoan_Architecture/
Cartwright, M. (2013, May 24). Mycenaean Civilization. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved
from https://www.ancient.eu/Mycenaean_Civilization/
Week 3: Ancient Greek Art & Architecture
January 29
Class 5: Early Greek Period
Ault and L. Nevett, “Ancient Greek Houses and Households: Chronological, Regional, and Social
Diversity” (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2005).
J. J. Coulton, Ancient Greek Architects at Work: Problems of Structure and Design (Ithaca NY:
Cornell University Press, 1982).
A. W. Lawrence, “Greek Architecture 5th ed”. (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1996).
Retrived from https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-art-civilizations/greek-
art/beginners-guide-greece/a/introduction-to-greek-architecture

February 3
Class 6: Hellenistic Art & Architecture
Hemingway, Colette, and Seán Hemingway. “Art of the Hellenistic Age and the Hellenistic
Tradition.” In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/haht/hd_haht.htm (April 2007)
Week 4: Etruscan and Roman Period
February 5
Class 7: Etruscan Period
Cartwright, Mark. "Etruscan Civilization." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 24,
2017. https://www.ancient.eu/Etruscan_Civilization/.
February 10
Class 8: Roman Period
Martin Henig “Roman Art and Architecture” Institute of Archaeology, University College London
(2012). Retrived from http://www.oxfordartonline.com/page/roman-art-and-architecture
Week 5: Medieval Period
February 12
Class 9: Early Christian Period
Robin Margaret Jensen, “Understanding Early Christian Art” Publisher: Routlege, UK . Jine 2012.
Retrieved from https://is.muni.cz/www/216168/Understanding_Early_Christian_Art.pdf
Discussion on Research Presentation
February 17
Class 10: Byzantine Art & Architecture
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica,” Byzantine art”, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc
(June 01, 2018), Retrived from https://www.britannica.com/art/Byzantine-art
Cartwright, Mark. "Byzantine Art." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 22,
2018. https://www.ancient.eu/Byzantine_Art/.
Week 6: Medieval Period in Western Europe
February 19
Class 11: Romanesque Art & Architecture
“Romanesque Art (c.1000-1200)”, Retrieved from http://www.visual-arts-
cork.com/history-of-art/romanesque-art.htm
Dr. Andreas Petzold and Valerie Spanswick, “An Introduction to Romanesque Art
and Architecture”, March 31, 2017, Retrieved from https://brewminate.com/an-
introduction-to-romanesque-art-and-architecture/
Discussion on Research Presentation (30%)
February 24
Class 12: Gothic Art & Architecture
Chapuis, Julien. “Gothic Art.” In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The

Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/mgot/hd_mgot.htm (October 2002)
E. S. de Beer, “Gothic: Origin and Diffusion of the Term; The Idea of Style in Architecture” in Journal of the
Warburg and Courtauld Institutes, Vol.11, 1948, pp. 143–62
Discussion on Research Presentation (30%)
Week 7: Research Presentation Week
February 26
Class 13: RESEARCH PRESENTATION (Day 1st
)
March 3
Class 14: RESEARCH PRESENTATION (Day 2nd
)
Week 8: Islamic Art and Asian Cultures
March 5
Class 15: Islamic Art & Architecture
J. M. Bloom; S. S. Blair (2009). Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Vol. II. New
York: Oxford University Press. pp. vii. ISBN 978-0-19-530991-1.
Matthew A. McIntosh, “The History of Art and Architecture in the Islamic World”, 04.12.2017,
Retrieved from https://brewminate.com/the-history-of-art-and-architecture-in-the-islamic-world/
March 10
Class 16: Asian Medieval Cultures
Michael Sullivan,“The Meeting of Eastern and Western Art”, Revised and Expanded edition
(Hardcover) Publisher: University of California Press; Rev Exp Su edition (June 1, 1989), ISBN 0-
520-05902-6, ISBN 978-0-520-05902-3
“Southeast Asian Art And Architecture”, The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed, Retreived from
https://www.encyclopedia.com/reference/...and.../southeast-asian-art-and-architecture
Week 9: Renaissance Period
March 12
Class 17: Renaissance Period (Part I)
Frederick Hartt, “A History of Italian Renaissance Art”, (1970)
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, “Renaissance art”, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc.
(November 01, 2018), Retreived from https://www.britannica.com/art/Renaissance-art
Gordon Campbell, “Renaissance art and architecture”,(2004), Oxford University Press
Discussion on Mid-term Exam (20%)

March 24
Class 18: Renaissance Period (Part II)
Russell, Francis (1967). “The World of Dürer”. Time Life Books, Time Inc. p. 9.
Gardner, Helen; De la Croix, Horst; Tansey, Richard G (1975). "The Renaissance in Northern
Europe". Art Through the Ages (6th ed.). New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. pp. 555–556.
Discussion on Mid-term Exam (20%)
Week 10: Mid-Tem and 17th Century, Baroque
March 26
Class 19: MID‐TERM EXAMINATION
April 5
Class 20: Baroque Period in Europe
Bailey, Gauvin Alexander, 2012. “Baroque & Rococo”, London, Phaidon Press
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, “Baroque art and architecture”, Encyclopædia Britannica,
inc. (January 03, 2016), Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/art/Baroque-art-and-
architecture
Week 11: Late 17th and early 18th century, Rococo Period and English Styles
April 10
Class 21: Rococo Period English Styles
Adrian Forty, Objects of Desire: Design and Society since 1750, Chap. 1 (pg. 10‐28)
Discussion on Term Project (40%)
April 12
Class 22: English Styles
Week 12: 18th century, Romanticism, Impressionism and New Movements
April 17
Class 23: Romanism, Impressionism
"The Challenge of Romanticism: Art and Architecture." World Eras. . Encyclopedia.com. (22 Nov.
2018), Retrieved from https://www.encyclopedia.com
Barry Bergdoll, “European Architecture”, 1750-1890 (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000).
April 19
Class 24: Discussion on Reconstruction Term Project (40%)

Week 13: Review and Examination
April 24
April 26
Week 14: Project Submission & Presentation
_____________________________________________________________________________________
April 30
Conclusions and Review
FINAL TERM PROJECT SUBMISSION DUE
May 5
FINAL TERM PROJECT PRESENTATION 16:30‐17:50

Assignment no. 1
Research Presentation
(30%)

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF KURDISTAN (AUK)
COLLEGE OF ART & SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN
IND204 – INTERIOR DESIGN HISTORY I SPRING 2019
Instructor: Asst. Prof. Siniša Prvanov
RESEARCH
The following are the research subjects to be presented in the classroom prepared individually.
Research work will be prepared in two formats:
1. Power Point Presentation to be presented to the class individually.
2. A3 boards including a brief summary of your research presented in a more visual form
(graphics, sketches, diagrams…) to be hanged on classroom walls, since you are assumed
to get benefit from these works throughout your project development.
3. Oral Presentation of each student will be limited to 15-20 min.
RESEARCH TOPICS
1. ANCIENT GREEK FURNITURE AND POSSIBILITIES FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The main types of furniture used in ancient Greece were stools, couches, small tables, chests, and
chairs. During the 5th and 4th century BC the art of furniture-making developed to express the
lifestyle and spirit characteristic of Ancient Greek civilization.
The task of this research is to analyze the production of furniture of that time and compare it with
today's achievements. It is necessary to show two examples of furniture from the past as well as
two examples from the present. Analyze their form, ergonomics, and materials. Also, their use in
today's interior and the possibility of redesigning-development.
2. THE SUCCESSION OF THE ROMAN INVENTIONS IN ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR
DESIGN
Roman architecture differed fundamentally from this tradition because of the discovery,
experimentation and exploitation of concrete, arches and vaulting (a good example of this is the
Pantheon, c. 125 C.E.). Thanks to these innovations, from the first century C.E. Romans were able
to create interior spaces that had previously been unheard of. Romans became increasingly
concerned with shaping interior space rather than filling it with structural supports. As a result, the
inside of Roman buildings were as impressive as their exteriors.
The aim of this research is the analysis of the building characteristics of that period. It is necessary
to find and compare at least two examples from the past and two similar examples from the
present in order to compare their structure and new construction techniques.
Be primarily focused on the interior. It is possible to expand the research on public buildings and
squares.

3. ISLAMIC ART AND ITS INFLUENCE ON MODERN ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
The huge field of Islamic architecture is the subject of a separate article, leaving fields as varied as
calligraphy, painting, glass, pottery, and textile arts such as carpets and embroidery. ... The
arabesque in Islamic art is often used to symbolize the transcendent, indivisible and infinite nature
of God.
The task of this research is the analysis of the characteristics of Islamic interior, primarily in
housing, as well as the used decorative techniques. It is necessary to find and compare at least
two examples from the past and two examples from the present in order to compare their styles,
meanings, new materials and possibly new construction techniques.
4. ASIAN TRADITIONAL BUILDING TECHNIQUES IN INTERIORS IN THE PAST AND PRESENT
The Medieval Asian cultures are well known for their unique ways of building in wood. Especially
far-eastern nations like Chinese and Japanese. The aim of this research is to start with a brief
introduction and analysis of the past of the architecture of a particular culture and later to present
their interior design. It is worthwhile to find at least two examples from the past and two examples
from the present to been able analyze the style, the way of production, materials, color scheme,
etc.
The task of this research is a profound analysis of the philosophy of the eastern way of life and the
comparison with new aspects in interior design.
In general:
• Do not limit your research to internet only,
• Try to have a coherent outline composed of introduction, development and conclusion. At
the conclusion, add your own synthesis, ideas and opinions.
• Do not include everything you find, but be selective while choosing the essential points for
your presentation.
• Refer to “academic research” standards! (Footnotes, references etc.)
Research presentations will be on February 26th
(section 001), and March 3rd
(section 002) at 16:30
in the classroom.
The weight of this assignment is 30% of your final grade
* Submission requirements will be announced later.

Here are some additional requirements on writing rules of your Assignment no. 'Research
Presentation':
1. Structure of your text must follow general rules on writing research papers. Structure of the text
will consist of a few parts:
• Title
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Body (at least, three paragraphs)
• Conclusion
• References
*for more information please read the PDF file below: Guidelines for Writing Research Papers.
2. Each page of your text must be formatted at the beginning in the landscape orientation.
3. Use the white background colour.
4. The text will include 6-8 JPG images, no matter colour or black & white.
5. Lent of text will be 500 to 1000 words.
6. Text font: Times Roman 12 pt.
7. Title font: Times Roman 16 pt. Bold
8. Figure(s) description: Times Roman, Italic, 11 pt.
9. References must be written in Alphabetical order.
10. At the end of this process, your text will be converted as a single PDF or PPT file, printed and
presented in the class.
*for more details please check two examples below. They are not related to your chosen topics, but I
hope will help you to understand better the structure and rules for writing research papers.
On our next class on Sunday 3rd of February will discuss all in details.
For reviewing your texts and any help you need I will be available every Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Student Presentation:
Ms. Aveen Kanaan Abdulghafoor
(Median Work)

Ms. Hair Salar Jafer
(Best Work)

Assist. Prof. Siniša Prvanov
Department of Interior Design
College of Art & Sciences
IND204 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN I Spring 2019
Research Presentation 26.02.- 03.03. 2019 30 %
Student Name Grade Remarks
1 A21500015 Shaymaa Kharsheed C+ Asian 26/02
2 A21700347 Roma Barzani A Roman 26/02
3 A21700328 Haiv Salar Jafer A Islamic 26/02
4 A21500008 Hamza Khalid Abdulkareem C+ Greek 26/02
5 A11700511 Mohammed Ali Yahya A- Greek O3/03
6 A11500002 Nazdar Faris Taher A Islamic O3/03
7 A11700492 Reekan Farsat Ahmed A Asian O3/03
8 A21700288 Aveen Konaan Abdulghafoor B Islamic O3/03

Assignment no.2
Midterm Exam
(20%)

College of Art & Sciences,
American University of Kurdistan (AUK)
sinisa.prvanov@auk.edu.krd
IND204 History of Interior Design I, Section 001:
Midterm Exam
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Format:Open book, mobile phones are not allowed.
Time: One hour and twenty min.
Total Possible Your Score
Section A 20 marks
Section B 20 marks
Section C 10 marks
Section D 10 marks
Total 60 marks
Grading criteria:
A 60-50 marks
B 50-35 marks
C 35-25 marks
D 25-15 marks
F 15-0 marks
Tips: (1) Please be sure to show all your work.
(2) Don’t forget to draw pictures when they are appropriate or helpful. For many of these
questions how you set up the problem is just as important as whether or not you ultimately
get the right answer.
(3) If you have any questions about the wording of the questions, please ask.
(4) Questions in section A & B requires more reading time than the others, so plan accordingly.
Your Name: _________________________________________________________________
SECTION A (20 Marks)
Each question carries 05 marks

1. Give a brief description of any 2 Greek orders with neat sketches. (5)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
2. Write elements of Gothic Architecture. (5)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. Give characteristics features of Renaissance period. (5)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. Describe characteristic features of Early Christian Architecture with an example. (5)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
SECTION B (20 Marks)

5. Explain Byzantine Architecture with references to Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. (10)
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
6. Describe Pantheon at Rome, Italy by means of neat sketch. (10)
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

SECTION C (10 Marks)
7. Recognize the image below and the write the name of historical interior style and century.
(2)
_______________________________________________________________________
8. Recognize the image below and write the name of the building, the name of historical
architectural style and its period (century). (2)
_____________________________________________________________________________

9. Recognize the images below and write the name of the building, the name of historical
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
10. Recognize the image below and write the name of the building, the name of historical
__________________________________________________________________________

11. Recognize the images below and write the name of historical interior style and century.
(2)
________________________________________________________________________
SECTION D (10 Marks)
12. Recognize the images below and write the name of the furniture, historical style and century.
(2)
_________________________________________________________________________

13. Recognize the image below and write the name of the furniture, historical style and century.
(2)
__________________________________________________________________________
(2)
____________________________________________________________________________

(2)
___________________________________________________________________________
(2)
_____________________________________________________________________________

Student Midterm Exam Paper:
Ms. Aveen Kanaan Abdulghafoor
(Median Work)

Student Midterm Exam Paper:
Ms. Reekan Farsat Ahmed
(Median Work)

Midterm Exam 26/03/2019 20%
Student Name Grade Remarks
1 A21500015 Shaymaa Kharsheed A- 52 marks
2 A21700347 Roma Barzani A 55 marks
3 A21700328 Haiv Salar Jafer A 57 marks
4 A21500008 Hamza Khalid Abdulkareem A- 54 marks
5 A11700511 Mohammed Ali Yahya A 58 marks
6 A11500002 Nazdar Faris Taher B- 40 marks
7 A11700492 Reekan Farsat Ahmed A 60 marks
8 A21700288 Aveen Konaan Abdulghafoor B+ 47 marks

Assignment no. 3
Final Term Project Presentation
(40%)

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF KURDISTAN (AUK)
COLLEGE OF ART & SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN
IND204 – INTERIOR DESIGN HISTORY I SPRING 2019
Instructor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Siniša Prvanov
TERM PROJECT:
RECONSTRUCTING AN HISTORICAL INTERIOR
PROBLEM DEFINITION
Part I
This project is consist from two parts. In the first part of this project, students will design (reconstruct) a
historical interior of the living and dining room based on a given layout. Dimensions of the space are approx.
12 x 6 m. Students will apply knowledge of interiors, architecture, art, and the decorative arts within a
historical and cultural context. Reconstruction will include furnishing plan including all features of particular
historical period: ceilings, authentic door openings, lighting features, fireplace, carpets, curtains, wallpapers
and decorative objects such as mirrors and paintings.
Preferred historical styles are as follows: Ancient Greek, Roman, Renaissance, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese,
Gothic Renaissance, Baroque, or any other mentioned during the semester.
Part II
In the second part of this project, students will redesign the same interior according to the chosen style
keeping the main characteristic and integrity of the space.
Students are allowed to change the appearance of ceilings, floors, wall treatment and color scheme in order
to create something unique. They can also redesign furniture in a new way using contemporary materials. A
good example is the work of French designer Philippe Starck who successfully redesigned the classic Louis
XVI chair into new acrylic glass 'Ghost Chair' (Fig a, b). Students are advised to maintain the same furniture
layout and the environment in order to compare both design solutions at the project presentation.
OBJECTIVES
• Reconstruction of a historic interior will be preceded by a thorough research investigation to identify
and evaluate those features and artifacts which are essential to an accurate reconstruction.
• Reconstruction will take care of spatial relationships within the space.
• Reconstruction will be based on the accurate duplication of historic features and elements
substantiated by documentary or physical evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the
availability of different features from other historic properties. A reconstructed interior will recreate
the appearance of the non-surviving historic property in materials, design, color and texture.
• Redesigned interior will be clearly identified as a contemporary re-creation.
• Designs that were never executed historically will be rejected.

Figure1 a, b. Authentic Louis XVI style interior, Palace of Versailles, 1783, and contemporary redesigned dining room
using the same features.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1- Floorplans: Floorplans of both design solutions with furnishing in scale 1:50
* giving the first impression of the cultural identity-style, and solved circulation.
2-Perspective drawings: Two perspective drawings for each design solution providing a clear view of entire
space. Keep the view from the same angles for both alternatives in order to be easier to compare them at
the end of presentation.
3-Written assignment: A written explanation for both design solutions explaining the concept of chosen
historical style, main characteristics of chosen style, description of furniture, starting idea of redesign,
materials and color scheme used. Minimum 500 words. It can be included in the introduction section of the
presentation board(s).
• Reconstruction project is individual work. Students will present and critically evaluate their own
work.
• All drawings and written assignment will be presented on two presentation boards A1 format
(landscape).
• Students can use software, freehand drawing, or to combine both techniques to work more
effective on the project.
• Students will be provided with consultations and reviews during the last two classes of the
semester.
• The weight of this assignment is 40% of final grade.
Grading Criteria:
1. Knowledge of period interiors and furniture design………………………………30%
2. Usage of media and other research sources……………………………………….30%
3. Creativity and interior solving abilities ……………………………….…………..20%
4. Software and free-hand drawing skills …………………………………………… 5%
5. Presentation…………………………………………………………………………5%
Term project presentations (Pin-Up) will be on Sunday April 28th
, at 16:00 in the Interior Design Department
meeting room 302-4, 2nd
floor.

Suggested Presentation Board Example(s)

Reconstruction Period Interior Perspective Drawing Example(s)
Figure 3. Ancient Roman Villa Interior sample.

Figure 4. Ampir XIX Century Interior sample.
Figure 5. English Sheraton XIX Century Interior sample.

Figure 6. American Federal XIX Century Interior sample.

Figure 7. Ampir XIX Century Interior sample.

Figure 8. French Louis XV, XVIII Century Interior sample.

(Median Work)

Ms. Haiv Salar Jafer
(Best Work)

Term Project 28/04/2019 40%
Student Name Content
(Knowledge
of Period
Interiors &
Furniture
Design)
30%
Usage of
media and
other
research
sources
30%
Application
& Creativity
(Part I
Period Style
Reconstructi
on)
15%
Application
& Creativity
(Part II
Contempor
ary Design
Alternative)
15%
Presentation
(Technical &
Perspective
Drawing)
10%
Overall
Grade
Remarks
1 A21500015
Shaymaa Kharsheed
28% 25% 15% 13% 10% 91% A- Renaissance
2 A21700347
Roma Barzani
28% 26% 15% 14% 9% 92% A- Empire
Style
3 A21700328 Haiv Haiv
Haiv Salar Jafer
28% 28% 15% 15% 10% 98% A Japanese
Style
4 A21500008
Hamza Khalid
Abdulkareem
20% 20% 13% 12% 6% 71% c- Renaissance
Style
5 A11700511
Mohammed Ali
Yahya
28% 28% 13% 13% 8% 90% A- Renaissance
Style
6 A11500002
Nazdar Faris Taher
30% 28% 15% 15% 10% 98% A American
Style
7 A11700492
Reekan Farsat Ahmed
30% 28% 15% 15% 10% 98% A Japanese
Style
8 A21700288
Aveen Konaan
Abdulghafoor
25% 25% 13% 13% 8% 84% B Islamic

Assignment no. 4
Final Exam
(20%)

American University of Kurdistan (AUK)
sinisa.prvanov@auk.edu.krd
IND204 History of Interior Design I, Section 001:
FINAL EXAM
Date: Sunday, May 4th
, 2019.
Format:Open book, mobile phones are not allowed.
Time: One hour and twenty min.
Total Possible Your Score
Section A 20 marks
Section B 20 marks
Section C 10 marks
Total 50 marks
Grading criteria:
A 40-50 marks
B 45-50 marks
C 35-45 marks
D 20-45 marks
F 0-20 marks
Tips: (1) Please be sure to show all your work.
(2) Don’t forget to draw pictures when they are appropriate or helpful. For many of these
questions how you set up the problem is just as important as whether or not you ultimately
get the right answer.
(3) If you have any questions about the wording of the questions, please ask.
(4) Questions in section A & B requires more reading time than the others, so plan accordingly.
Your Name: _________________________________________________________________

SECTION A (20 Marks)
1. The huge Roman road network was primarily built by : (5)
a. Roman craftsmen
b. Roman soldiers
c. Prisoners of war
d. Slaves
e. Julius Caesar
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
2. How did architects create elements in the dome of Hagia Sophia (in Istanbul) that float higher
than any previous dome? (5)
a. By including vaulting, which had no previously been attempted in such a dome.
b. By using clerestory and mosaics to give the sense that the dome is actually higher than it
really is.
c. By building flying buttresses.
d. By using pendentives.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. Write a short note on Minoan Architecture. (5)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. Explain what is Megalith? (5)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

SECTION B (20 Marks)
5. Egyptian architecture is characterized by? (10)
a. Massiveness and ornamentation
b. Monumental & trabeated
c. Highly decorative
d. Very ornate
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
6. What is a common striking feature of a church? (10)
a. Bell tower.
b. Facade
c. Butress
d. Ornated pediments
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
SECTION C (10 Marks)
7. For muslim architecture and characteristics, it is called gathering place? (2)
a. Mimbar
b. Mihrab
c. Minaret
d. Kaba
8. An ancient roman construction technique, using irregular shaped and random placed uncut
stones? (2)
a. Opus caementium
b. Opus reticulatum
c. Opus quadratum
d. Opus incertum
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

9. A greek temple has 6 columns in front and at the back, at it's sides, it has eleven columns, that
includes the outermost columns at the front and back. What do you call this kind of temple?
(2)
a. Peripteral
b. Pseudodipteral
c. Decastyle
d. Tetrastyle
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
10. What capital order was used in the parthenon? (2)
a. Doric
b. Ionic
c. Tuscan
d. Corinthian
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
11. Arch’l character of Romanesque style? (2)
a. Grotesque & bizarre
b. Sober & dignified
c. Flamboyant & decorative
d. None
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Student Exam Paper:
(Median Work)

Student Exam Paper:
Ms. Haiv Salar Jafer
(Best Work)

FINAL EXAM 04/04/2019 20%
Student Name Overall
Grade
Remarks
1 A21500015 Shaymaa Kharsheed 91% A-
2 A21700347 Roma Barzani 92% A-
3 A21700328 Haiv Salar Jafer 98% A
4 A21500008 Hamza Khalid Abdulkareem 71% C-
5 A11700511 Mohammed Ali Yahya 90% A-
6 A11500002 Nazdar Faris Taher 98% A
7 A11700492 Reekan Farsat Ahmed 86% B+
8 A21700288 Aveen Konaan Abdulghafoor 84% B

Overall Grades

GradebookGradebook
IND204 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN 1
Asst. Prof. Sinisa Prvanov
140
Assignments
Researc
h
Presenta
tion
Midterm
Exam
Term
Project
Final
Examn
Points: 30 20 40 10 Curve: 0.00%
Student Total % Grade
1. Shaymaa Kharsheed 23 19 36 8 86 86.0% B+
2. Roma Barzani 28 20 38 10 94 94.0% A
3. Haiv Salar Jafer 28 20 36 10 94 94.0% A
4. Hamza Khalid Abdulkareem23 19 30 8 80 80.0% B-
5. Mohammed Ali Yahya27 20 34 10 91 91.0% A-
6. Nazdar Faris Taher 28 18 28 9 83 83.0% B-
7. Reekan Farsat Ahmed28 20 36 10 94 94.0% A
8. Aveen Konaan Abdulghafoor25 18 32 10 85 85.0% B
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17. Class Avg: 26.3 19.3 33.8 - - - -
18. Class Avg %: 87.5% 96.3% 84.4% #REF!
19. Median: 91.7% 97.5% 87.5% #REF!
20. StDev: 7.5% 4.4% 8.6% #REF!
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Display IDs

Distribution of assignments outcomes on the course learning objectives (CLO)
CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5 CLO 6
Assignment no.1 X X
Assignment no.2 X X X
Assignment no.3 X X X
Assignment no.4 X X X X X X
IND204 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN I
Student Name Overall Grade Remarks
1 A21500015 Shaymaa Kharsheed B+ 86%
2 A21700347 Roma Barzani A 98%
3 A21700328 Haiv Salar Jafer A 98%
4 A21500008 Hamza Khalid Abdulkareem B- 80%
5 A11700511 Mohammed Ali Yahya A- 92%
6 A11500002 Nazdar Faris Taher B 84%
7 A11700492 Reekan Farsat Ahmed A 98%
8 A21700288 Aveen Konaan Abdulghafoor B+ 86%

Conclusion
During the spring semester 2019 students demonstrated independent achievement of all planed outcomes.
Adjustments enabled the students to demonstrate achievement during assessment opportunities on the
same basis as their peers. The collaborative planning process have determined these adjustments. The type
of adjustments was focused to the needs of the student and the requirements of the activity.
Examples of adjustments included:
• the positioning of a student in a classroom
• more time to communicate
• use of assistive technology in research
• provision of a reader or writer.
Some students have been able to demonstrate achievement only if they are given additional support.
Support was provided when a student needs help to demonstrate the achievement of an outcome.
Students drawing skills also have been improved and examined. Particularly successful was the last
assignment, final project that dealt with the reconstruction of the given space in a specific historical style.
Students have demonstrated an enviable skill and creativity, also using architectural software as well as
free drawing. The change in the drawing performance of the students in practices was analyzed. It was also
examined whether the two or three dimensional drawing techniques led to this change and whether the
type of drawing techniques utilized affected their level of making mistakes and the variety of those
mistakes.
In general, students have shown satisfactory results in independent research of historical data, especially in
the field of furniture design history.
For distribution of teaching material, lectures, references and media sources I used my personal Edublogs-
site: http://sinisaprvanov.edublogs.org

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