The Elements of Style
An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail
Published on 1. June 2012
Book
Hardback
592 pages
978-1-84533-695-0 (ISBN)
Description
An in-depth chronological survey of the key styles and periods of architectural design in the UK and US over the past 500 years, with over 4,000 images. This new edition brings the book up to date with a fully revised chapter on contemporary style and an updated directory of suppliers. Each chapter begins with a broad introduction to the era, summarizing its key style features. Within the chapter there follows a clearly presented 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 embellishments such as mouldings and door furniture. A system of colour-coded tabs enables the reader to compare specific features as they have evolved over time. Additional information on restoration and maintenance, biographies of key architects, and a detailed glossary is included.
Reviews / Votes
"An invaluable guide for anyone restoring a house." -- Homes and Gardens "A dizzying amount of detailed pictorial information ... clearly and fascinatingly captioned." -- The World of InteriorsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 225 mm
Thickness: 44 mm
Weight
2348 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84533-695-0 (9781845336950)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
09/2005
Mitchell Beazley
€75.71
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Person
Alan Powers, the General Editor of this revised edition, is Senior Lecturer at the University of Greenwich School of Architecture and Landscape, London. He has published several books and monographs on English architecture, interiors and decorative arts including Modern: The Modern Movement in Britain and the bestselling Living with Books (also Mitchell Beazley) which was translated in 6 languages. He is a regular contributor to Country Life, Grand Designs magazine and The Spectator.
Content
Foreword by Stephen Calloway How to Use This Book A Note on Terminology Tudor and Jacobean (1485-1625) by Simon Thurley Baroque (1625-1714) by Richard Hewlings Early Georgian (1714-1765) by Stephen Calloway Colonial (1607-1780) by William Macintire Late Georgian (1765-1811) by Stephen Jones Regency and Early 19th Century (1811-1837) by Stephen Calloway Federal and Empire (1780-1850) by Jonathan Poston British Victorian (1837-1901) by Robin Wyatt American Victorian (1840-1910) by Thomas Jayne Arts and Crafts (1860-1925) by Stephen Jones Art Nouveau (1888-1905) by Margaret Knight Edwardian (1901-1914) by Robin Wyatt American Beaux Arts (1870-1920) by David Reese Twenties and Thirties by Margaret Knight The Modern Movement (1920-1950) by Alan Powers Beyond Modern (1950-1975) by Alan Powers Contemporary Era (1975-present day) by Alan Powers British Vernacular by Anthony Quiney American Vernacular by Elizabeth Cromley Restoration and Maintenance by Peter Sutton Biographies by Valerie Clack Glossary Directory of Suppliers: - British - North American Bibliography Acknowledgments Index