Source Book of American Architecture: 500 Notable Buildings from the 10th Century to the Present - Couverture rigide

Smith, G.E.Kidder

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ISBN 10 : 1568982534 ISBN 13 : 9781568982533

Editeur : Princeton Architectural Press, 2005

Synopsis

This comprehensive and illustrated survey of 500 of America's most distinguished buildings provides an overview of the 1000-year architectural development of the United States. It examines the nation's architecture from its earliest days to the early 21st century, ranging from cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde to Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House in Chicago to James Ingo Freed's Holocaust Museum in Washington.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This comprehensive and insightful illustrated survey of 500 of America's most distinguished buildings provides a unique overview of the thousand-year architectural development of the United States. It examines our nation's architecture from its earliest days to the present, ranging from cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde to Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House in Chicago to James Ingo Freed's Holocaust Museum in Washington. Indispensable in any library, it also serves as a general introduction to American architecture or as a splendid guide for tourists.

Revue de presse

The Source Book is full of information everything from celebrating unsung buildings ...to worthwhile advice on how to see things.... Source Book combines beautiful prose and stunning photographs. Washington Times

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Princeton Architectural Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1568982534
• ISBN 13: 9781568982533
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 688
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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