This course is an introduction to the history of interiors and western architecture from antiquity to the mid-19th century. Students investigate period design within the context of the cultural, economic, lifestyle, and technological issues of each era including interior and exterior architectural elements; furniture, design motifs and ornamentation; fine arts; and construction methods. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to identify style elements of architecture, furniture and ornamentation for each period studied, and to apply these skills to period renovation/restoration, or to reinterpret historical design elements for current uses. Prerequisite: none