Description
Book SynopsisArchitectural 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.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements v
Preface vi
Introduction viii
Early Colonial 2
Georgian 12
Spanish Colonial 20
Federal 26
Neoclassical 32
Jeffersonian 36
Greek Revival 39
Gothic Revival 46
Romanesque Revival 54
Italianate 57
Exotic Revivals 62
Second Empire 66
Stick Style 70
Queen Anne 72
Shingle Style 75
Richardsonian Romanesque 78
Rustic 84
Beaux- Arts 90
Classical Revival 98
Chicago School 100
Bungalows 106
Prairie Style 110
Period Houses 115
Art Deco 120
International Style 127
Coda 132
Glossary 133
Further Reading 140
Information Sources 144
About HABS/HAER 146
Index 147
