Title & Author:

The Library of Congress : the art and architecture of the Thomas Jefferson Building / edited by John Y. Cole and Henry Hope Reed ; with essays by John Y. Cole [and others] ; preface by Arthur Ross ; foreword by James H. Billington ; introductions by Daniel Boorstin and Brendan Gill ; principal photography by Anne Day.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [1997]
©1997

Description:

320 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm

Notes:
"In association with the Library of Congress."
This volume, based on the 2nd rev. ed. of Herbert Small's "Handbook of the new Library of Congress in Washington," is complemented and enhanced by essays, rev. and expanded appendices, and new photographs and color plates.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-313) and index.
Preface: The Library of Congress Building -- A Continuing Inspiration / Arthur Ross -- Foreword / James H. Billington -- The Architect's Fourth Dimension / Daniel J. Boorstin -- The Thomas Jefferson Building / Brendan Gill -- Struggle for a Structure: Ainsworth Rand Spofford and a New Building for the Library of Congress / John Y. Cole -- Souvenirs of the Opening of the Library of Congress Building -- The Thomas Jefferson Building as a Work of Art / Pierce Rice -- Handbook of the New Library of Congress / Herbert Small -- The Decorators / Henry Hope Reed -- Painted Words: Murals in the Library of Congress / Richard Murray -- The Sculptural Program for the Library of Congress / Thomas P. Somma -- Restoration and Renovation / Barbara Wolanin -- Schematic Diagram of the Thomas Jefferson Building -- Floor plan of the Thomas Jefferson Building -- Architectural Features of the Thomas Jefferson Building -- Illustrated Glossary of Architectural and Decorative Terms / Henry Hope Reed -- Biographical Dictionary / Henry Hope Reed -- Jefferson Building Chronology and Statistics -- For Further Study and Reading / John Y. Cole.
British Library not licensed to copy 0.
Dust jacket.

Summary:

Arguably the most beautifully decorated building in the United States, the Library of Congress building (now known as the Jefferson Building) reached its 100th anniversary in 1997 after an eighty million dollar restoration that returned it to its original state. At the turn of the century, Herbert Small, a newspaperman, wrote a guide to the building and its decoration. His text, edited by Henry Hope Reed, is reproduced here. It is preceded by introductory essays by historian and Librarian of Congress Emeritus Daniel J. Boorstin and noted writer Brendan Gill. The planning and construction of the building are detailed in John Y. Cole's essay, followed by an essay on the building as a work of art by Pierce Rice, and discussions of the decorations, paintings, and sculptures by Henry Hope Reed, Richard Murray, and Thomas P. Somma. The volume concludes with a photo essay on the restoration by Barbara Wolanin; a color "schema" of the building; a glossary of architectural and decorative terms; and a biographical dictionary of all the artists, architects, and designers who worked on the building. Throughout, noted photographer Anne Day's color images enhance this splendid book.

ISBN:

0393045633 (cloth ; alk. paper)
9780393045635 (cloth ; alk. paper)

Subject:

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.)
Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.)
Library architecture Washington (D.C.)
Library decoration Washington (D.C.)
National libraries Washington (D.C.)
Bibliothèques Architecture Washington, D.C.
Bibliothèques (Édifices) Décoration Washington (D.C.)
Bibliothèques nationales Washington (D.C.)
Architecture des bibliothèques Washington (D.C.)
Buildings
Library architecture
Library decoration
National libraries
Library of Congress.
Bibliotheekgebouwen.
Bibliothèques Architecture 19e siècle États-Unis.
Washington (D.C.) Buildings, structures, etc.
Washington (D.C.) Constructions.
Washington (D.C.)

Added entries:

Cole, John Young, 1940- editor, writer of supplementary textual content.
Reed, Henry Hope, editor.
Ross, Arthur, writer of preface.
Billington, James H., writer of supplementary textual content.
Boorstin, Daniel J. (Daniel Joseph), 1914-2004, writer of introduction.
Gill, Brendan, 1914-1997, writer of introduction.
Day, Anne, photographer.
Small, Herbert. Library of Congress, its architecture and decoration.
Cole, John Young, 1940-
Reed, Henry Hope

Holdings:

Location: Library main 196381
Call No.: ID Z733.U6.L55; ID:97-B3865
Status: Available