The elements of style
a practical encyclopedia of interior architectural details, from 1485 to the present
Rev. ed.
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Publication
1996 - Simon & Schuster, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
142,000 words, Guess
Page Count
568 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL24740820M
- ISBN-100684835215
- OCLC Control Number36390513
- OCLC Control Numberelementsofstylep00call
- Library of Congress Control Number98183652
Classifications
- LCCNA2850 .E44 1996
Description
More than 3,000 analytical drawings and historic engravings are included in this updated edition as well as 400 photographs in color and over 1,000 in black and white. These extraordinary images provide a systematic guide to the features appropriate for every part of a building, from the major components such as doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings, and staircases to the small but important embellishments such as moldings and door hardware. At the heart of the book is a chronological treatment of the primary styles and periods of architectural design during the past 500 years. Each chapter begins with an illustrated essay, then looks in turn at individual features, from doors and windows to ironwork and woodwork. The usefulness of this book is further enriched by the inclusion of permanent or semipermanent fixtures such as lighting, kitchen stoves, and floor and wall coverings, as well as strictly architectural details. A useful system of quick reference, employing color-coded tabs keyed to each feature, enables the reader to trace how particular features evolved over time. And at the back of the book, separate chapters dealing with vernacular architecture are followed by a glossary and a fully updated directory of suppliers of authentic materials as well as period and reproduction features. For this new edition, a biographical directory of architects and architectural practices has been added.
First Sentence
Chastleton House in Oxfordshire, c. 1602-10, is a perfect example of a large stone gentry house from the end of the period.
Excerpt
Chastleton House in Oxfordshire, c. 1602-10, is a perfect example of a large stone gentry house from the end of the period.
Subjects
Topics
Places
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