The Resource Architecture in the United States, 1800-1850, W. Barksdale Maynard
Architecture in the United States, 1800-1850, W. Barksdale Maynard
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- Summary
- "This book traces the development of American architecture from the age of Jefferson to the antebellum era, providing the first survey of this important period to appear in a generation. W. Barksdale Maynard overturns the long-accepted notions that the chief theme of early-nineteenth-century American architecture was a patriotic desire to escape from European influence and that competing styles chiefly reflected the American struggle for cultural uniqueness. Instead, deep and consistent aesthetic ties, especially with England, shaped American architecture and house designs. Maynard shows that the Greek Revival in particular was an international phenomenon, with American achievements inspired by British example and with taste taking precedence over patriotism." "Emphasizing the history of ideas, the book addresses such major themes as the role of the Picturesque, the spread of the rural residence, and the complex uses and meanings of porches. The author draws on wide-ranging primary sources, including English and American "villa books" and contemporary travel narratives. Generously illustrated, the volume reproduces rare historic prints and daguerreotypes of important buildings that in nearly all cases have been demolished or altered."--Jacket
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- xi, 322 p.
- Contents
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- Building the young republic
- Role of Britain and the picturesque
- Villa, cottage, and log house
- On the piazza
- Greek revival and beyond
- Isbn
- 9780300093834
- Label
- Architecture in the United States, 1800-1850
- Title
- Architecture in the United States, 1800-1850
- Statement of responsibility
- W. Barksdale Maynard
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "This book traces the development of American architecture from the age of Jefferson to the antebellum era, providing the first survey of this important period to appear in a generation. W. Barksdale Maynard overturns the long-accepted notions that the chief theme of early-nineteenth-century American architecture was a patriotic desire to escape from European influence and that competing styles chiefly reflected the American struggle for cultural uniqueness. Instead, deep and consistent aesthetic ties, especially with England, shaped American architecture and house designs. Maynard shows that the Greek Revival in particular was an international phenomenon, with American achievements inspired by British example and with taste taking precedence over patriotism." "Emphasizing the history of ideas, the book addresses such major themes as the role of the Picturesque, the spread of the rural residence, and the complex uses and meanings of porches. The author draws on wide-ranging primary sources, including English and American "villa books" and contemporary travel narratives. Generously illustrated, the volume reproduces rare historic prints and daguerreotypes of important buildings that in nearly all cases have been demolished or altered."--Jacket
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Maynard, W. Barksdale
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Architecture
- Architecture
- Bouwkunst
- Architecture américaine
- Influence européenne
- 19e siècle
- 1800-1849
- Label
- Architecture in the United States, 1800-1850, W. Barksdale Maynard
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-308) and index
- Contents
-
- Building the young republic
- Role of Britain and the picturesque
- Villa, cottage, and log house
- On the piazza
- Greek revival and beyond
- Control code
- 48674560
- Dimensions
- 27 cm.
- Extent
- xi, 322 p.
- Isbn
- 9780300093834
- Isbn Type
- (alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2001008496
- Other physical details
- ill. (some col.), map
- Label
- Architecture in the United States, 1800-1850, W. Barksdale Maynard
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-308) and index
- Contents
-
- Building the young republic
- Role of Britain and the picturesque
- Villa, cottage, and log house
- On the piazza
- Greek revival and beyond
- Control code
- 48674560
- Dimensions
- 27 cm.
- Extent
- xi, 322 p.
- Isbn
- 9780300093834
- Isbn Type
- (alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2001008496
- Other physical details
- ill. (some col.), map
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