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The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail

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Binding : Hardcover
EAN : 9781554070794
Edition : Revised and expanded
ISBN : 1554070791
Label : Firefly Books
Manufacturer : Firefly Books
Number of pages : 592
Publication date : 2005-09-08
Publisher : Firefly Books
Title : The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Studio : Firefly Books

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"An impressive reference work."
- Library Journal (on the 1997 edition)

A richly detailed and easy-to-use reference to 500 years of architectural details and styles.

Owners and potential buyers of period houses, restorers, architects, interior designers and historical preservationists will find this reference invaluable.

The Elements of Style is the most comprehensive visual survey, period-by-period, feature-by-feature, of the styles that have had the greatest impact on interiors of American and British domestic architecture. Compiled by a team of experts, this is the first book on architectural styles that is comprehensive, incredibly thorough, and accessible in its presentation of individual details.

This magnificent volume covers more than 500 years of architectural styles from Tudor to Post-Modern and includes American and British vernacular styles. First published in 1991 (with 150,000 copies sold), this new edition is expanded to include the most contemporary styles.

Detailed illustrations include 3,000 analytical drawings and historic engravings, 400 photographs in color and 1,000 in black and white.

The heart of The Elements of Style is a chronological survey of the primary styles and periods of architectural design. Each chapter begins with an illustrated essay, then covers in detail features such as:

Doors
Windows
Walls, floors and ceilings
Staircases
Ironwork and hardware
Woodwork and built-in furniture
Kitchen stoves and fireplaces
Essential period architectural details, and more.

The book also includes:

A useful system of quick reference, employing color-coded tabs showing how particular features evolved over time, and
A fully updated resource list with contact information for locating suppliers of those design elements illustrated throughout the book.

The Elements of Style is the essential reference for preservationists, architects, interior designers, owners of period homes, and historians.

(20051204)

Customer reviews

review by: date: 2007-06-30 rating:

Excellent resource
This book is an invaluable resource for restoration work and new construction, where clients want something that 'authentic' to a particular era.

review by: thing2202 date: 2007-03-22 rating:

Beautiful
This book contains many beautiful pictures, which are key to defining period style furniture adn architecture. The chapters are clearly defined and arranged in a logical, easy to use manner. It is a must for anyone seeking a career in Historical Preservation.

review by: robo date: 2007-01-05 rating:

never recieved it
i am taking this oppurtunity to let you know that i never recieved this book. i have emailed amazon several times but have heard nothing back, maybe you can help me
thank you

john robinson

review by: date: 2006-11-17 rating:

Excellent Reference Book Detailing Period Styles
Great historical reference book detailing period styles of everything from windows to fireplace mantels. Lots of photos - many of them in color. Also includes useful drawings. I found this book to be EXTREMELY helpful, and I reference it often; worth every penny!

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