What style is it? : a guide to American architecture by Poppeliers, John C

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What style is it? : a guide to American architecture (#34675N1)

by Poppeliers, John C
Paperback — Wiley, 2003
Dewey: 720; Audience: Adult
Description: ix, 152 pages : illustrations; 26 cm

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From Follett
Includes bibliographical references (page 140-143) and index. Presents brief, black-and-white illustrated profiles of twenty-two major American architectural styles, describing their histories and identifiable components.
From the Publisher
Architectural style is defined as a definite type of architecture, distinguished by special characteristics of structure and ornament.
This revised edition of What Style Is It? includes new sections on Neoclassical, Romanesque and Rustic Styles. It also provides more examples of how pure styles vary by geographic region across the US.
* Includes sections on 25 of the most significant architectural styles including Early Colonial, Federal and Second Empire
* More than 200 photos and line drawings make this a visually rich resource. 30% of photos and drawings are new to this edition
* A glossary offers quick access to architectural terms
* Includes an added guide to using the Historical American Buildings Society online catalogue of more than 30,000 historic structures, giving access to more than 51,000 measured drawings, 156,000 photographs and more than 30,000 original historical reports
Product Details
  • Publisher: Wiley
  • Publication Date: October 6, 2003
  • Format: Paperback
  • Edition: Rev. ed.
  • Dewey: 720
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: ix, 152 pages : illustrations; 26 cm
  • Tracings: Chambers, S. Allen. ; Historic American Buildings Survey.
  • ISBN-10: 0-471-25036-8
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-471-25036-4
  • LCCN: 2002-153124
  • Follett Number: 34675N1
  • Audience: Adult