American House Styles - A Concise Guide (Hardcover, Second edition)

Colonial, Neoclassical, Queen Anne, Craftsman-what distinguishes one architectural style from another? This unique book will allow readers to recognize the architectural features and style of virtually any house they encounter. Here, architect John Milnes Baker explains the historical, cultural, and technical influences that shaped each of these styles and many more. Organized in periods, from Early Colonial (1600-1715) to the Modern Movement (1920-60) and beyond, this tour of America's varied residential architecture is rendered in elevation drawings that precisely illustrate the key characteristics of each style. Nearly 25 years since the original publication of American House Styles, this updated edition includes a new preface and house styles from the mid-1990s to the present-from the rise and fall of the McMansion to energy-efficient, regionally influenced homes. The illustrations, now in color, are more delightful than ever in a new, larger format. This a must-have volume for anyone interested in architecture or adding a bit of style to their home.

General

Imprint:	Countryman Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2018
Authors:	John Milnes Baker
Dimensions:	262 x 213 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	208
Edition:	Second edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-68268-224-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Residential buildings, domestic buildings > General
LSN:	1-68268-224-2
Barcode:	9781682682241

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