Greek Revival America - Hardcover

Roger G Kennedy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847831841 ISBN 13: 9780847831845

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, 2010

Synopsis

The great survey of the American Greek Revival style, back in print and in an updated form for the first time since 1995. Stately Greek Revival architecture reached full flower in the 1820s, when impressive white temple-fronted facades with columns and pilasters were the prevailing style for new buildings throughout America. Roger Kennedy examines the social, political, and psychological forces that underpinned this opulent style. Kennedy's text is complemented by full-color photographs that were specially commissioned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Magnificent examples of churches, banks, government buildings, and residences, as well as interiors, are featured. Included are a new preface and an updated appendix of every important surviving Greek Revival structure in the United States today.

About this title

Review:

"With hundreds of full-color photographs specially commissioned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation along with illuminmating illustrations, the book demonstrates the lasting importance of the Greek style and its impact in America evidenced in iconic buildings including churches, banks, government offices and private estates." "Luxist"

About the Author:

Roger G. Kennedy is the former director of the National Park Service and director emeritus of the National Museum of American History. He has written numerous books and articles on the history and architecture of the United States. "When Art Worked: The New Deal, Art, and Democracy" was published by Rizzoli in Fall 2009.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0847831841
• ISBN 13: 9780847831845
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 464