Italian interiors retraces the history of interior culture in Italy through the words of those who shaped its theoretical foundations throughout the twentieth century. Starting from Gio Ponti’s well-known formulation, the volume brings into dialogue the voices of authors who defined the identity of this «school», showing how, alongside a series of emblematic projects, it also generated a critical debate of remarkable depth, which profoundly transformed the ways interior space has been conceived and interpreted, in Italy and worldwide. To this end, following a thematic structure consistent with the evolution of the discipline, the anthology offers a critical reading of a selection of key texts, clarifying their context, weaving together their theoretical connections, and highlighting their contribution to a broader cultural framework, while simultaneously bringing them to the attention of an international audience.

Interni all'italiana. Antologia critica del Novecento/Italian Interiors. A Critical Anthology of the Twentieth Century,

i. forino;m. bassanelli;j. leveratto
2026-01-01

Abstract

Italian interiors retraces the history of interior culture in Italy through the words of those who shaped its theoretical foundations throughout the twentieth century. Starting from Gio Ponti’s well-known formulation, the volume brings into dialogue the voices of authors who defined the identity of this «school», showing how, alongside a series of emblematic projects, it also generated a critical debate of remarkable depth, which profoundly transformed the ways interior space has been conceived and interpreted, in Italy and worldwide. To this end, following a thematic structure consistent with the evolution of the discipline, the anthology offers a critical reading of a selection of key texts, clarifying their context, weaving together their theoretical connections, and highlighting their contribution to a broader cultural framework, while simultaneously bringing them to the attention of an international audience.
2026
Thymos Books
978-88-32072-78-5
interior architecture, interior design, theory of architecture, design theories, history of interiors
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