Newport Through Its Architecture: A History of Styles from Postmedieval to Postmodern
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (903 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1584654910 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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emg55 said Nice, but tiny photos. Very well researched and written, but I was continually nagged by the persistent thought "I wish the pictures were bigger."When I say "small" I mean "small.". Shannon Deason said CLASSIC NEWPORT. Frankly, they could not create enough books on Newport. It is blessed with so many wonderful buildings and an idealic setting. This book is well researched and the visuals are top notch. If you have any interest in Gilded Age opulance or just enjoy owning wonderful books, then I highly recommend this book.. Excellent portrayal of styles Robert H. Risley This book is wonderfully organized. The description of the styles and the economic environment in which they were hatched is beautifully done. Wonderful photos and illustrations too.
These pages should inspire everyone who cares about America's architectural heritage to schedule a trip to Newport right away." Richard Moe, President, National Trust for Historic Preservation"Makes a significant contribution, not only to the history of architecture in Newport, but also to the history of architecture in the United States descriptive enough to satisfy the architectural scholar, while at the same time explanatory enough to allow the casual reader to appreciate the field. Hunter Ulf, Vice President, New England Chapter, American Institut
Newport has the largest number of pre-Revolutionary War buildings in North America, with some 800 in its old historic districts. Stern. In the nineteenth century, Newport was the summer home to America’s most prominent families and patrons of outstanding architecture. Newport’s twentieth-century architecture explored all modern currents, ranging from progressive Bauhaus functionalism as it evolved into the International Style of the 1950s to more conservative Art Deco and Scandinavian Modernism. A remarkable coincidence of unplanned historical events has preserved Newport, Rhode Island&