TY  - BOOK
AU  - Pile,John F.
TI  - Drawings of architectural interiors
SN  - 0823071553
AV  - NA2605 .P57
U1  - 720.223 PIL 23
PY  - 1967///]
CY  - [New York]
PB  - Whitney Library of Design
KW  - Architecture
KW  - Sketch-books
KW  - Interior decoration -- History
KW  - Architectural rendering
KW  - Illustrations, models, miniatures
N2  - "Drawings of Architectural Interiors" by John Pile is a comprehensive and visually rich survey of interior architectural drawings from the past three centuries. Published in 1967, the book is a landmark resource that documents the evolution of interior design and its representation through drawing. Pile, an influential designer and educator, argues that these drawings are not just technical documents but are also works of art that capture the spirit and intent of a space.

The book's central theme is a chronological and stylistic analysis of interior drawings. It showcases a wide range of works, from the classical drawings of Robert Adam and Le Corbusier's modernist sketches to detailed contemporary renderings. Pile organizes the book by historical period and style, providing critical commentary on each drawing. The book is an invaluable tool for understanding how architects and designers have conceptualized and communicated interior spaces throughout history
ER  -