The Elements of Style: A Practical Encyclopedia of Interior Architectural Details from 1485 to the Present

CALLOWAY, Stephen - Editor

ISBN 10: 0684835215 / ISBN 13: 9780684835211

Published by Simon & Schuster, U.S.A., 1996

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Examines the details of architectural styles from 1485 to 1996, and provides a directory of suppliers and biographical data on select architects and designers. 'A brilliantly rendered compendium that has no peer in the field of traditional design' [Colonial Homes Magazine]. 'Incredible reference book that provides excellent details of specific Western style periods - Classical, Georgian, Baroque, etc.' - [Goodreads].568 pages, profusely illustrated, index. Bright, clean, unmarked copy. Tight, square binding, no wear to the boards. Unclipped dustjacket is very nearly similar. Small black mark to the bottom edge. Almost 'as new'. Very heavy book weighing 2.246kg - just under 5lbs before packing. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images always available. Shipped well packed. USA postage usually $6.50 or less. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Maximum postage to anywhere within Canada, can now be approx US$15.00- up to 5kg total weight, boxed, insured, trackable and faster than regular parcels. Less will be charged if rates indicate. NOW available - new, considerably lower Trans-Canada rates, and, new lower rates for Overseas destinations. Size: Heavy Quarto. Seller Inventory # 050955

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Elements of Style: A Practical ...

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: Second Edition, 6th Printing.

Book Type: Book

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Synopsis:

The Elements of Style is the most comprehensive visual survey, period by period, feature by feature, of the styles that have had the greatest impact on interiors of American and British domestic architecture. Unsurpassed in its range of illustrations, this magnificent volume covers more than 500 years of architectural styles from Tudor to Post-Modern and includes a wealth of American and British vernacular styles. Everyone from owners of period houses, restorers, and architects to interior designers, do it-yourself homeowners, and all those interested in our building heritage will find this reference indispensable.

More than 3,000 analytical drawings and historic engravings are included in this updated edition as well as 400 photographs in color and over 1,000 in black and white. These extraordinary images provide a systematic guide to the features appropriate for every part of a building, from the major components such as doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings, and staircases to the small but important embellishments such as moldings and door hardware.

At the heart of the book is a chronological treatment of the primary styles and periods of architectural design during the past 500 years. Each chapter begins with an illustrated essay, then looks in turn at individual features, from doors and windows to ironwork and woodwork. The usefulness of this book is further enriched by the inclusion of permanent or semipermanent fixtures such as lighting, kitchen stoves, and floor and wall coverings, as well as strictly architectural details.

A useful system of quick reference, employing color-coded tabs keyed to each feature, enables the reader to trace how particular features evolved over time. And at the back of the book, separate chapters dealing with vernacular architecture are followed by a glossary and a fully updated directory of suppliers of authentic materials as well as period and reproduction features. For this new edition, a biographical directory of architects and architectural practices has been added.

Compiled by a team of experts headed by Stephen Calloway and Elizabeth Cromley, The Elements of Style is the first book on architectural styles that is comprehensive, incredibly thorough, and accessible in its presentation of individual details. Equally invaluable for authentic period restoration or simply for saying to your contractor, "I want one like that" -- this definitive resource presents literally thousands of details.

About the Author:

Stephen Calloway, general editor and contributor of the Early Georgian and Regency period chapters, is a former curator of paintings at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He is a full-time writer, lecturer, and consultant on architecture, interior design, and the history of taste. His books include Twentieth Century Decoration and Baroque Baroque, and he writes regularly for a number of periodicals including The World of Interiors, House and Garden, and Elle Decoration.