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100 1 _aDow, Joy Wheeler,
_d1860-1937
245 1 0 _aAmerican renaissance; a review of domestic architecture
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-07-06
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchitecture, Domestic
653 _aArchitecture -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59862
999 _c100688
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