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• catalog abstract """Colonial," "Victorian," "Neoclassical," "Modern"--What distinguishes one architectural style from another? How and where did these different styles develop? America has an abundance of fascinating and varied house styles, as fascinating and diverse as its people. When we explore our neighborhoods and travel around the country, how do we recognize the kind of architecture we see? Even people interested in houses can rarely identify the style of their own homes with any precision. This unique book will allow readers to recognize the architectural features and style of virtually any house they encounter." "To create this guide, architect John Milnes Baker designed a simple, two-story house with four bedrooms. From it he developed the basic plan for each historical style - from the steeply pitched roofs of Early New England Colonial houses to the turrets and grand porches of the Queen Anne style, the austere geometry of the International style, and today's Postmodern multiple eclecticisms. By starting each drawing with the same plan and adding the essential characteristics of each style, Baker ensures that the reader does not become confused by additions and later embellishments to the buildings." "Each section of American House Styles begins with a historical overview of the period, followed by a concise commentary on each style. The author then highlights the specific design details that distinguish one style from another. He shows how different styles developed and what influenced their development. His beautifully wrought elevation drawings, each with a floor plan, illustrate the details of style clearly and with precision." "Through an understanding of earlier styles, we develop insights into the architecture of our own era. Not only is it fun, but the study of architecture also nurtures a critical sense and allows us to make informed judgments about what is being built today."--Jacket.".
• catalog contributor b4409822.
• catalog created "c1994.".
• catalog date "1994".
• catalog date "c1994.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "c1994.".
• catalog description """Colonial," "Victorian," "Neoclassical," "Modern"--What distinguishes one architectural style from another? How and where did these different styles develop? America has an abundance of fascinating and varied house styles, as fascinating and diverse as its people. When we explore our neighborhoods and travel around the country, how do we recognize the kind of architecture we see? Even people interested in houses can rarely identify the style of their own homes with any precision. This unique book will allow readers to recognize the architectural features and style of virtually any house they encounter." "To create this guide, architect John Milnes Baker designed a simple, two-story house with four bedrooms. From it he developed the basic plan for each historical style - from the steeply pitched roofs of Early New England Colonial houses to the turrets and grand porches of the Queen Anne style, the austere geometry of the International style, and today's Postmodern multiple eclecticisms. By starting each drawing with the same plan and adding the essential characteristics of each style, Baker ensures that the reader does not become confused by additions and later embellishments to the buildings." "Each section of American House Styles begins with a historical overview of the period, followed by a concise commentary on each style. The author then highlights the specific design details that distinguish one style from another. He shows how different styles developed and what influenced their development. His beautifully wrought elevation drawings, each with a floor plan, illustrate the details of style clearly and with precision." "Through an understanding of earlier styles, we develop insights into the architecture of our own era. Not only is it fun, but the study of architecture also nurtures a critical sense and allows us to make informed judgments about what is being built today."--Jacket.".
• catalog description "1. Early colonial (1600-1715) -- 2. Colonial (1600-1780) -- 3. Georgian (1715-1780) -- 4. The young republic (1780-1820) -- 5. An emerging nation (1820-1860) -- 6. The picturesque (1840-1900) -- 7. Palatial palaces (1880-1930) -- 8. Indigenous styles (1880-1930) -- 9. Reminiscent styles (1880-1940) -- 10. The modern movement (1920-1960) -- 11. Novelty and divergence (1960-1990s).".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-184) and index.".
• catalog extent "190 p. :".
• catalog identifier "0393034216 :".
• catalog identifier "9780393323252 (pbk.)".
• catalog issued "1994".
• catalog issued "c1994.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "New York : W.W. Norton,".
• catalog spatial "United States".
• catalog subject "728/.37/0973 20".
• catalog subject "Architecture, Domestic United States Themes, motives.".
• catalog subject "NA7205 .B33 1993".
• catalog subject "NA7205 .B33 1994".
• catalog tableOfContents "1. Early colonial (1600-1715) -- 2. Colonial (1600-1780) -- 3. Georgian (1715-1780) -- 4. The young republic (1780-1820) -- 5. An emerging nation (1820-1860) -- 6. The picturesque (1840-1900) -- 7. Palatial palaces (1880-1930) -- 8. Indigenous styles (1880-1930) -- 9. Reminiscent styles (1880-1940) -- 10. The modern movement (1920-1960) -- 11. Novelty and divergence (1960-1990s).".
• catalog title "American house styles : a concise guide / John Milnes Baker.".
• catalog type "text".