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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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 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

What Style Is It

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 14/10/2003
      ISBN13: 9780471250364, 978-0471250364
      ISBN10: 0471250368
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgements 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

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