A History of American Architecture

A History of American Architecture
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Publisher : Manchester University Press
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 0719047277
ISBN-13 : 9780719047275
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A History of American Architecture by : Mark Gelernter

Download or read book A History of American Architecture written by Mark Gelernter and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration? And why did American buildings grow so tall in the last decades of the 19th century. This book explores the history of American architecture from prehistoric times to the present, explaining why characteristic architectural forms arose at particular times and in particular places.

A Concise History of American Architecture

A Concise History of American Architecture
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Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages : 436
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015020373992
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Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Concise History of American Architecture by : Leland M. Roth

Download or read book A Concise History of American Architecture written by Leland M. Roth and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1979 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the factors and influences that have enriched American architecture throughout its development from colonial times to the present, covering houses, apartments, factories, and office buildings and the architects who designed them.

American Architecture and Urbanism

American Architecture and Urbanism
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Publisher : Trinity University Press
Total Pages : 277
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ISBN-10 : 9781595341808
ISBN-13 : 1595341803
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Book Synopsis American Architecture and Urbanism by : Vincent Scully

Download or read book American Architecture and Urbanism written by Vincent Scully and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic book authored by the foremost architectural historian in America, this fully illustrated history of American architecture and city planning is based on Vincent Scully's conviction that architecture and city planning are inseparably linked and must therefore be treated together. He defines architecture as a continuing dialogue between generations which creates an environment across time. This definitive survey extends beyond the cities themselves to the American scene as a whole, which has inspired the reasonable balanced, closed and ordered forms, and above all the probity, that he feels typifies American architecture.

Architecture in the United States

Architecture in the United States
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 019284217X
ISBN-13 : 9780192842176
Rating : 4/5 (7X Downloads)

Book Synopsis Architecture in the United States by : Dell Upton

Download or read book Architecture in the United States written by Dell Upton and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Native American sites in New Mexico and Arizona to the ancient earthworks of the Mississippi Valley to the most fashionable contemporary buildings of Chicago and New York, American architecture is incredibly varied. In this revolutionary interpretation, Upton examines American architecture in relation to five themes: community, nature, technology, money, and art. 109 illustrations. 40 linecuts. Map.

Identifying American Architecture

Identifying American Architecture
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Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Total Pages : 148
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ISBN-10 : 0761991433
ISBN-13 : 9780761991434
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Identifying American Architecture by : John J. G. Blumenson

Download or read book Identifying American Architecture written by John J. G. Blumenson and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 1995 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been intrigued by a beautiful building and wondered when it was built? Identifying American Architecture provides the answer to such questions in a concise handbook perfect for preservationists, architects, students, and tourists alike. With 214 photographs, it allows readers to associate real buildings with architectural styles, elements, and orders. Identifying American Architecture was designed to be used--carried about and kept handy for frequent reference. Every photograph is keyed to an explanatory legend pointing out characteristic features of each building's style. Trade bookstores order from W.W. Norton, NY

American Architecture

American Architecture
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 0393731030
ISBN-13 : 9780393731033
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Book Synopsis American Architecture by : Cyril M. Harris

Download or read book American Architecture written by Cyril M. Harris and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defines and illustrates architectural terms relating to building style, structural components, and architectural ornaments.

Source Book of American Architecture

Source Book of American Architecture
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Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Total Pages : 696
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ISBN-10 : 1568980256
ISBN-13 : 9781568980256
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Source Book of American Architecture by : George Everard Kidder Smith

Download or read book Source Book of American Architecture written by George Everard Kidder Smith and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This survey provides a unique overview of 1,000-years of architectural development.