Louisiana Architecture
A Handbook on Styles
Jonathan Fricker, Donna Fricker and Patricia Duncan
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An indispensible reference for the artist, architect, historian or student.
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The need for a clear statement on Louisiana's distinctive architectural styles has long been recognized. Louisiana Architecture: A Handbook on Styles fills this need. Written by three leading experts on the Pelican States' architectural development, this book provides the best introduction to the myriad architectural landscape, including the French Creole style, the Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Eastlake, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Beaux Arts, Neo-Classical, Bungalow, Hispanic Revival, English, and Art Deco styles. The authors provide concise and highly readable descriptions of the introduction, evolution, and lasting contributions of each major architectural style. The text is accompanied by dozens of high-quality images.
The book's component essays make it clear that over the past three centuries, Louisiana has established a prominent place in North America's architectural history, beginning with that glory of Louisiana's architectural heritage-- the French Creole tradition, which, with minor exceptions, appears in no other state. Indigenous architectural styles, such as the French Creole cottages, eventually gave way to national and international architectural trends. The Pelican State nevertheless often left an indelible mark on national styles, as architects adapted standard structures to local climatic conditions and tastes.
Louisiana Architecture: A Handbooks of Style is destined to become a classic.
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Contents
The French Creole Style.
The Greek Revival Style
The Gothic Revival Style
The Italianate Style
The Eastlake Style
The Queen Anne Revival Style
The Colonial Revival Style
The Beaux Arts and Neo-Classical Styles
The Bungalow Style
The Hispanic Revival
The English Styles
TheArtDeco Style
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ISBN: 1887366237
ISBN(13-digit): 9781887366236
Copyright: 1998
Dewey Decimal: 720/.9763
Library of Congress: 98-71639
Book Publisher: Center for Louisiana Studies
Language: ENG
Binding: Sewn
No. of Pages: 100
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