Skyscraper façades of the Gilded Age : fifty-one extravagant designs, 1875-1910 /

"This book about the design of America's most extravagant early skyscrapers includes biographies of noted architects and the aristocrats who financed America's first skyscrapers, discusses the influences of European aesthetic values in America--and scandals, rogues, and class distinct...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Korom, Joseph J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2013.
Colección:Academic & Nonfiction Books anthology.
NC LIVE module.
Temas:
1800-1999
Facades > United States.
Skyscrapers > United States > History > 19th century.
Skyscrapers > United States > History > 20th century.
Decoration and ornament, Architectural > United States > History > 19th century.
Decoration and ornament, Architectural > United States > History > 20th century.
Architecture and society > United States > History > 19th century.
Architecture and society > United States > History > 20th century.
Façades > États-Unis.
Gratte-ciel > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Gratte-ciel > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Décoration et ornement architecturaux > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Décoration et ornement architecturaux > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Architecture et société > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Architecture et société > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
ARCHITECTURE > Adaptive Reuse & Renovation.
ARCHITECTURE > Buildings > Landmarks & Monuments.
ARCHITECTURE > Professional Practice.
ARCHITECTURE > Reference.
Architecture and society
Decoration and ornament, Architectural
Facades
Skyscrapers
United States
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"This book about the design of America's most extravagant early skyscrapers includes biographies of noted architects and the aristocrats who financed America's first skyscrapers, discusses the influences of European aesthetic values in America--and scandals, rogues, and class distinctions. Interpretations by contemporary critics are sprinkled throughout the text"--Provided by publisher
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786493265
0786493267
1299146589
9781299146587

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