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Traditional construction patterns / by Mouzon, Stephen A.; Henderson, Susan M.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 294) and index.The story of the languages of architecture -- Three great themes of traditional architecture -- Lexicon -- The classical orders -- Basic principles -- Details -- Walls -- Doors and windows -- Porches and balconies -- Eaves -- Roofs -- Dormers -- Attachments -- Sitework."This book explains, in layman's terms, the vague sense of unease we've all had with traditional architecture done incorrectly for the past half-century, and provides the tools for doing it right again. The first tool is a fully illustrated Lexicon of nearly 240 terms we should all know, but probably don't. It's hard to ask for something if you don't know what to call it. It's also hard to say it if you don't know how to pronounce it, so the Lexicon provides pronunciation of all of the words that are not obvious." "The primary tool, however, is a collection of 108 patterns illustrated as Dos and Don'ts with diagrams of photographs. These patterns represent the most common errors of traditional construction, and are the things we really need to start getting right if we hope to build more of the most-loved places again."--Jacket.
Subjects: Drawings.; Architecture.; Building.; Building;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Colonials : design ideas for renovating, remodeling, and building new / by Schoenherr, Matthew.(CARDINAL)667490;
Subjects: Architectural drawings.; Architecture, Domestic; Architecture, Colonial; Architecture, Domestic;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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Classic modern : midcentury modern at home / by Dietsch, Deborah.(CARDINAL)726311;
Includes bibliographical references (page 205) and index.
Subjects: Architecture; Modern movement (Architecture);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The buildings of ancient Greece / by Leacroft, Helen.(CARDINAL)713549; Leacroft, Richard,author.(CARDINAL)713550;
A detailed explanation, in words and pictures, of the evolution of Greek architecture from prehistoric to classical times. Describes specific building processes and materials.
Subjects: Architecture;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The lords of Tikal : rulers of an ancient Maya city / by Harrison, Peter D.,1937-2013,author.(CARDINAL)871757; Thames and Hudson,publisher.(CARDINAL)757105;
Includes bibliographical references (page 205) and index.The Maya and their civilization -- Tikal discovered -- Villages around the ridge : the middle Preclassic -- The move into greatness : the late Preclassic -- The birth of dynasties : the early Classic emerges -- Change and challenge : the end of early Classic -- Architecture at Tikal -- The hiatus : war and outside dominance -- Return of the clan Jaguar Claw : the genius of Hasaw Chan K'awil -- A family affair : Hasaw's descendants -- The last three lords -- Late Classic architecture, city planning and the growth of Tikal -- Decline and fall : the last days.The Maya metropolis of Tikal was once one of the greatest cities in the world, and today it has become one of the most visited Maya sites. Drawing upon more than thirty years of excavation and research, Harrison gives a vivid account of its turbulent history. The city served as a major center of trade and as an architectural style-setter for the central Peten region of the Maya Lowlands. The apogee was achieved between A.D. 692 and 800 under the reigns of three generations of the Jaguar Claw clan, whose ruling lords built the Great Temples that symbolize the character and individuality of the city. Making full use of the recent breakthroughs in translating the Maya's hieroglyphic record, Harrison summarizes what is known to date of this mysterious city and its rulers.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Mayas; Mayas; Mayas; Mayas; Maya architecture; Stele (Archaeology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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An introduction to Greek art : sculpture and vase painting in the archaic and classical periods / by Woodford, Susan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 199) and index.Beginnings -- Attic Black-Figure Vase Painting -- Archaic Architectural Sculpture -- Archaic Free-standing Statues and Grave Stelai -- Early Red-Figure Vase Painting -- Early Classical Sculpture -- Early Classical Architectural Sculpture: the Temple of Zeus at Olympia -- Early Classical Painting and Vase Painting -- High Classical Architectural Sculpture: the Parthenon -- High Classical Sculpture and Vase Painting -- Art in the Last Quarter of the 5th century BC -- Sculpture in the 4th century BC: The Opening of New Horizons -- Art in Greek Society."The four centuries between the composition of the Homeric epics and the conquests of Alexander the Great witnessed an immensely creative period in Greek art, one full of experimentation and innovation. But time has taken its toll; damaged statues have lost their colour and wall paintings have been totally destroyed. And yet sympathetic study of surviving sculpture and of drawing on vases can give extraordinary insight into and appreciation of these once brilliant works This book, designed originally for students, introduces the reader to Greek sculpture and vase painting in the critical period from the eighth to the fourth centuries BC. The works discussed are generously illustrated and lucidly analysed to give a vivid picture of the splendor of Greek art. The up-dated second edition includes a new chapter examining art in Greek society, a timeline to help relate artistic development to historical events, an explanation of how dates BC are arrived at, a brief overview of Greek temple plans and a further reading list of recent books. This clear, approachable and rigorous introduction makes the beauty of Greek art more readily accessible and comprehensible, balancing description with interpretation and illustration, and is an invaluable tool to help develop insight, appreciation and comprehension"--
Subjects: Sculpture, Greek.; Vase-painting, Greek.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Classic home plans : 230 new designs in traditional styles. by Home Planners, inc.(CARDINAL)154682;
Subjects: Architectural drawings.; Architecture, Domestic;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Stephen Fuller's traditional home : 167 classic American designs /
Subjects: Architectural drawings.; Architecture, Domestic;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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A classical primer : ancient knowledge for modern minds / by Crompton, Dan.(CARDINAL)397638;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-186) and index.Greek and Latin languages -- Classical history -- An introduction to Greek literature -- An introduction to Latin literature -- Philosophy -- Ancient architecture -- Science and technology.Classics is the study of the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and takes in all aspects of their life and learning. Crompton looks back at these civilization, and shows how many aspects of our own daily lives have been directly influenced by theirs. He shows that a basic knowledge of classics is not only essential, but also incredibly fascinating.
Subjects: Civilization, Classical.; Civilization, Greco-Roman.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Baroque : architecture, sculpture, painting / by Bednorz, Achim,1947-(CARDINAL)683181; Toman, Rolf.(CARDINAL)684281;
MARCIVE 06/25/08Includes bibliographical references and index.Architecture and city in Italy from the early Baroque to the early neo-classical period / Wolfgang Jung -- Baroque city planning / Ehrenfried Kluckert -- Baroque architecture in Spain and Portugal ; Baroque architecture in Latin America ; Baroque architecture in France / Barbara Borngs̃ser -- Baroque landscape architecture / Ehrenfried Kluckert -- Baroque architecture in England ; Baroque architecture in the Netherlands ; Baroque architecture in Scandinavia / Barbara Borngs̃ser -- Baroque architecture in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Eastern Europe / Ehrenfried Kluckert -- Baroque sculpture in Italy, France, and central Europe / Uwe Geese -- Baroque sculpture in Spain / Jos Ǐgnacio Hernǹdez Redondo -- Painting in Italy, Spain, and France in the seventeenth century / Karin Hellwig -- Emblems / Ehrenfried Kluckert -- Painting in Netherlands, Germany, and England in the seventeenth century / Kira van Lil.
Subjects: Architecture, Baroque; Architecture, Baroque; Art, Baroque; Art, Baroque;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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