The American style : Colonial revival and the modern metropolis / Donald Albrecht, Thomas Mellins
2011, First Edition. New York Enfield : Monacelli ; Publishers Group UK [distributor]. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 224 pages; Physical description; 224 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Issued in connection with an exhibition held June 7 through Nov 6, 2011, at the Museum of the City of New York. Includes bibliographical references. Contents; What is Colonial revival? -- A flexible grammar : architecture and interior design -- Colonial chic : decorative arts -- Colonial bibles and ballyhoo : publications, exhibitions, and stage-set architecture -- Epilogue. An enduring style : Colonial revival today. Subjects; Architecture, Domestic - New York (State) - New York. Colonial revival (Architecture) - New York (State) - New York. Architecture and society - New York (State) - New York - History - 20th century. Decorative arts, Early American - Influence. Item #226269
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