Introduction to Design and 
            Home Decorating
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          Brief History of Design
    Early Egypt:
    Interior design dates back to ancient times, as people have 
    decorated as long as they have had houses. The first signs 
    of purposeful interior design were evidenced in the lavishly 
    decorated Egyptian tombs. Romans also carefully arranged 
    their rooms based on the function of the room and the time 
    of year. In the summer they used rooms that took 
    advantage of breezes, and different rooms in the winter that 
    gave extra protection from the cold.
    Renaissance:
     During the Italian Renaissance, wealthy people became 
     interested in the arts and began to commission artists to 
     work in their homes. Function, form and decadence were 
     the major themes in the palaces of the wealthy.
           Brief History of Design
    Early American:
    Early American decorating was mostly homemade as people 
    were inspired by the homes of the wealthy. Artisanship and 
    function were the mainstays of this design period.
    Industrial Revolution:
    The dawn of industry made interior decorating available to 
    the multitudes. Cheaper home goods and decorating items 
    such as wallpaper, household paint and fabrics caused 
    middle-income families to be more interested in interior 
    design.
    Modern Times:
    Interior decorating today is available to people of every 
    income rate and level of skill. Decorating shows on television 
    teach people how do decorate on their own. Modern 
    decorating styles encompass parts of all of the previous 
    decorating periods.
        The Elements of Design
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            The Role of Color in 
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