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A Field Guide To American Houses
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For The House Lover And The Curious Tourist, For The House Buyer And The Weekend Stroller, For Neighborhood Preservation Groups And For All Who Want To Know More About Their Community Here, At Last, Is A Book That Makes It Both Easy And Pleasurable To Identify The Various Styles And Periods Of American Domestic Architecture.Concentrating Not On Rare Landmarks But On Typical Dwellings In Ordinary Neighborhoods All Across The United States Houses Built Over The Past Three Hundred Years And Lived In By Americans Of Every Social And Economic Background The Book Provides You With The Facts (And Frame Of Reference) That Will Enable You To Look In A Fresh Way At The Houses You Constantly See Around You. It Tells You And Shows You In More Than 1,200 Illustrations What You Need To Know In Order To Be Able To Recognize The Several Distinct Architectural Styles And To Understand Their Historical Significance. What Does That Cornice Mean? Or That Porch? That Door? When Was This House Built? What Does Its Style Say About The People Who Built It? You'Ll Find The Answers To Such Questions Here.This Is How The Book Works: Each Of Thirtynine Chapters Focuses On A Particular Style (And Its Variants). Each Begins With A Large Schematic Drawing That Highlights The Style'S Most Important Identifying Features. Additional Drawings And Photographs Depict The Most Common Shapes And The Principal Subtypes, Allowing You To See At A Glance A Wide Range Of Examples Of Each Style. Still More Drawings Offer Closeup Views Of Typical Small Details Windows, Doors, Cornices, Etc. That Might Be Difficult To See In Fullhouse Pictures. The Accompanying Text Is Rich In Information About Each Style Describing In Detail Its Identifying Features, Telling You Where (And In What Quantity) You'Re Likely To Find Examples Of It, Discussing All Of Its Notable Variants, And Revealing Its Origin And Tracing Its History.In The Book'S Introductory Chapters You'Ll Find Invaluable General Discussions Of Housebuilding Materials And Techniques (Structure), House Shapes (Form), And The Many Traditions Of Architectural Fashion (Style) That Have Influenced American House Design Through The Past Three Centuries. A Pictorial Key And Glossary Help Lead You From Simple, Easily Recognized Architectural Features The Presence Of A Tile Roof, For Example To The Styles In Which That Feature Is Likely To Be Found.
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- Q: What is 'A Field Guide to American Houses' about? A: This book serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying various styles and periods of American domestic architecture. It is designed for house lovers, tourists, and anyone interested in understanding their community's architectural heritage.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 544 pages, providing extensive information on American house styles.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Field Guide to American Houses' is Virginia Savage McAlester.
- Q: What type of illustrations can I expect in the book? A: The book includes more than 1,200 illustrations, including large schematic drawings, photographs, and close-up views of architectural details, aiding in the recognition of distinct styles.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in architecture? A: Yes, the book is accessible for beginners and provides detailed explanations of architectural features, making it easy to understand for those new to the subject.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: When was 'A Field Guide to American Houses' published? A: The book was published on June 12, 1984, and is recognized as a valuable resource in architectural literature.
- Q: Does the book cover modern architectural styles? A: While the book primarily focuses on historical styles built over the past three centuries, it provides context that may help readers understand modern adaptations of these styles.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is beneficial for homeowners, architectural students, preservationists, and anyone interested in appreciating architectural diversity in American neighborhoods.
- Q: Are there any discussions on house-building materials in the book? A: Yes, the introductory chapters cover house-building materials and techniques, as well as discussions about house shapes and architectural styles.