Books Details
Author : Stephen Calloway Pages : 592 pages Publisher : Firefly Books Language :
ISBN-10 : 1770850864 ISBN-13 : 9781770850866
Books Descriptions
Praise for previous editions: One of the most borrowed books in our library. --This Old
house A dizzying amount of detailed pictorial information ... clearly and fascinatingly
captioned. --World of Interiors The Elements of Style is the most comprehensive
visual survey, period by period, feature by feature, of the key styles in American and
British domestic architecture from the Tudor period to present day. A valuable
reference guide, the book is designed for owners of period houses, restorers,
architects, interior designers and all those interested in our architectural heritage.
This revised edition includes a fully updated chapter covering the Contemporary era
(1975--present) and a new list of suppliers and resources.More than 3,000 analytical
drawings and historical engravings, 500 color and 1,000 black-and-white photographs
provide a clearly presented guide to the features appropriate for every part of a
building. Major components, such as doors, windows, walls, floors,
