American Architecture: A History.
New York: Icon Editions, Westview Press, 2001. First edition. Perfect Bound. Small quarto, pp. 606, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and architectural drawings. Very Good. Item #23659
This book introduces the reader to the major developments that shaped the American-built environment from before the Europeans to the present, from the everyday vernacular to the high style of aspiration.The author describes the impact of changes in conceptual imagery, style, building technology, landscape design, and town-planning theory throughout the nation's history. Well-written and comprehensive, this volume is invaluable as a guide, study, and reference.
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