Main entry:

Baker, John Milnes, 1932-

Title & Author:

American house styles : a concise guide / John Milnes Baker.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

New York : W.W. Norton, [1994]
©1994

Description:

190 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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).
Dust jacket.

Summary:

""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.

ISBN:

0393034216
9780393034219
0393323250
9780393323252

Subject:

Architecture, Domestic United States Themes, motives.
Architecture, Domestic United States History.
Architecture, Domestic United States Designs and plans.
Housing, Single family United States History.
Housing, Single family United States Designs and plans.
Architecture domestique États-Unis Histoire.
Architecture domestique États-Unis Dessins et plans.
Maisons individuelles États-Unis Histoire.
Maisons individuelles États-Unis Dessins et plans.
Architecture domestique États-Unis Thèmes, motifs.
Housing, Single family
Architecture, Domestic
Architecture, Domestic Themes, motives
Maisons individuelles États-Unis.
Architecture domestique États-Unis.
Domestic architecture.
United States
Residences Architecture

Form/genre:

History
Architectural drawings

Holdings:

Location: Library study room 106924
Call No.: ID NA7205.B33 REF; ID:94-B2634
Status: Available