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Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945 2nd Revised & enlarged Edition

by John J. G. Blumenson (Author), Nikolaus Pevsner (Foreword)
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; 2nd Revised & enlarged edition (January 1, 1979)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393306100
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393306101
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.6 x 0.4 x 5.5 inches
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I'm working with a group in my neighborhood to document the various architectural styles of the houses and other buildings in our community. Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945 is a concise guide with photos, descriptions, and clear labels that identify the key parts of a structure that reflect its particular architectural style. For example, in the description of the Queen Anne style, the author includes photos of Queen Houses, a basic description of the style, and numbers on the photos that correspond to a key with the architectural terms. The author also includes a section on basic architectural terms with photos, as with a page on the different parts of a window. The book has been invaluable in my research on the architecture in my neighborhood.
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5.0 out of 5 stars concise guide to architecture in the U.S.
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I'm working with a group in my neighborhood to document the various architectural styles of the houses and other buildings in our community. Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945 is a concise guide with photos, descriptions, and clear labels that identify the key parts of a structure that reflect its particular architectural style. For example, in the description of the Queen Anne style, the author includes photos of Queen Houses, a basic description of the style, and numbers on the photos that correspond to a key with the architectural terms. The author also includes a section on basic architectural terms with photos, as with a page on the different parts of a window. The book has been invaluable in my research on the architecture in my neighborhood.
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5.0 out of 5 stars concise guide to architecture in the U.S.
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023
I'm working with a group in my neighborhood to document the various architectural styles of the houses and other buildings in our community. Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945 is a concise guide with photos, descriptions, and clear labels that identify the key parts of a structure that reflect its particular architectural style. For example, in the description of the Queen Anne style, the author includes photos of Queen Houses, a basic description of the style, and numbers on the photos that correspond to a key with the architectural terms. The author also includes a section on basic architectural terms with photos, as with a page on the different parts of a window. The book has been invaluable in my research on the architecture in my neighborhood.
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Brian A. McDaniel
4.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
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Small enough you can keep it in the car when you are touring older neighborhoods.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2017
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The book and info was very helpful. The packaging was not.the sticky inside ruined the book cover.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Educational
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018
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If you like architecture, then this book is for you.
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Rosemary Thornton
3.0 out of 5 stars Torn between two and three stars here...
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2006
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Well, it's not the worst field guide I ever saw but as a previous reviewer said, it has some serious flaws. Most notably, I struggled to focus on the wee tiny numbers that identify the architectural characteristics.

Man, those are some small numbers. And sometimes they get so clustered together, you're not sure which number goes with which architectural feature.

The long, thin layout of the graphics works against this book, too. The pictures of houses just don't fit well in this format.

And (sadly), I agree that some of the photos are a little washed out. With all that said, I do believe you can learn something from every book and this book does contain a wealth of information.

Rose

author, The Houses That Sears Built

and co-author, California's Kit Homes
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
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Good book
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Equestrienne Diva
4.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in visuals, but jam packed with information
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2016
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Some wonderful information in the book. As a lover of American architecture, I enjoyed so many historical tidbits. Unfortunately, the book had some less than clear photos and illustrations. In spite of the mediocre visuals, I felt the information certainly made up for this. The author kindly gave locations of the featured structures, should one be so inclined to visit in person.
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Just what I needed for my gen-ed
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