02396cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500600015926400510021930000470027033600260031733700260034333800360036950000310040550801670043652012990060353400450190265300270194765300340197485600430200899900190205159862UtSlPG20260610134359.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04010948  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNA1 aDow, Joy Wheeler,d1860-193710aAmerican renaissance; a review of domestic architecture 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-07-06  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"American Renaissance; A Review of Domestic Architecture" by Joy Wheeler Dow is a detailed examination of American domestic architectural styles and their evolution, written in the early 20th century. This work intends to outline the history of American home design from colonial times to the modern era, assessing both aesthetic qualities and the societal influences that shaped architecture across different periods. The author frames their discussion within the context of the American Renaissance, exploring the key architectural styles and their cultural significance.  The beginning of the work establishes the author's aim to reflect on the importance of home and domestic architecture in American life. Dow emphasizes that a dwelling is not just a physical structure but intertwined with personal and familial significance. The opening chapters discuss the traditional harmony between architecture and its cultural context, stressing the need for homes to resonate with their owners' histories and values. This thoughtful introduction sets the stage for an exploration of architectural trends, illustrating how past influences and material choices, particularly the use of wood, shaped what is distinctively American in the realm of design. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArchitecture, Domestic  aArchitecture -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59862  c100688d100688