The elements of style : an encyclopedia of domestic architectural detail /

The elements of style : an encyclopedia of domestic architectural detail / general editor, Stephen Calloway ; consultant editor, Elizabeth Cromley. - Buffalo, N.Y. : Firefly Books, c2005. - 592 p. : ill. (some col.) 28 cm.

First published in Great Britain by Mitchell Beazley.

American Beaux Arts (1870-1920) Americann Victorian (1840-1910) Art Nouveau (1888-1905) Arts and Crafts (1860-1925) Baroque (1625-1714) Beyond modern (1950-1975) British Victorian (1837-1901) Colonial (1607-1780) Contemporary era (1975-present day) Early Georgian (1714-1765) Edwardian (1901-1914) Federal and empire (1780-1850) Late Georgian (1765-1811) Regency and early 19th century (1811-1837) The Modern movement (1920-1950) twenties and thirties Tudor and Jacobean (1485-1625)

A reference material that provides comprehensive visual survey of the key styles and periods of domestic architectural design found in the United Kingdom and United States. Essentially, it is invaluable sourcebook which gives appropriate components for every part of a building such as doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings and staircases. It covers more than 500 years of architectural styles from Tudor to Post-Modern and includes American and British vernacular styles.

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Architecture--United States.
Architecture, Domestic
Architecture, Domestic
Interior architecture.--Great Britain.

R NA 2850 .El26 2005