Author: ed. Calloway Stephen
Place: Singapore
Publisher: Reed International Books Ltd
Year: 1991
Pages: 544
ISBN: 9780855339050
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Modern Architecture
Keyword: American Victorian, Modern Movement
Shelf: C4R5
Accession No: B1266
Contents: Foreword by Stephen Calloway How to Use This Book A Note on Terminology Tudor and Jacobean (1485-1625) Baroque (1625-1714) Early Georgian (1714-1765) Colonial (1607-1780) Late Georgian (1765-1811) Regency and Early 19th Century (1811-1837) Federal and Empire (1780-1850) British Victorian (1837-1901) American Victorian (1840-1910) Arts and Crafts (1860-1925) Art Nouveau (1888-1905) Edwardian (1901-1914) American Beaux Arts (1870-1920) Twenties and Thirties The Modern Movement (1920-1965) Beyond Modern (1950-1990) British Vernacular American Vernacular Restoration and Maintenance Directory of Suppliers
Abstract: *The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Details* is a detailed reference that traces the development of domestic architecture from the late 15th to the late 20th century. Organized chronologically, it covers key British and American styles, including Tudor, Georgian, Victorian, and Modern movements, with dedicated sections on vernacular traditions and restoration. Each chapter highlights defining features, historical context, and architectural terminology. With a foreword by Stephen Calloway and a practical directory of suppliers, the book is a valuable resource for architects, historians, and designers involved in the study, preservation, or appreciation of architectural heritage.