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American architect Cass Gilbert A major exhibit and a fascinating new book celebrate the work of forgotten master, Cass Gilbert.
Architecture History Time Line - Historic Periods and Styles From Prehistoric to Post-modern, a quick history of architecture in the Western world, from prehistoric megaliths to modernist skyscrapers. Follow the links to find articles and photos for each period and style.
HOUSE STYLES - Greek Revival House Style With details reminiscent of the Parthenon, stately, pillared Greek Revival homes reflect a passion for antiquity. Here are facts and photos for the classic style that still shapes the way we build.
ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND VYSOTNIYE ZDANIYE After the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany, Stalin launched another ambitious plan: The Vysotniye Zdaniye. Architects were commissioned to design a series of neo-gothic skyscrapers similar to the abandoned Palace of Soviets.
Carpenter Gothic - Gothic Revival Style In North America, the easy access to wood and the timely invention of the steam powered scroll saw lead to enchanting innovations known as Carpenter Gothic.
Shelf Life - Frank Furness: Architecture and the Violent Mind - Review
Frank Furness (1839-1912) might be called the grandfather of modern American architecture: He taught Louis Sullivan, who in turn taught Frank Lloyd Wright....(Continue Reading) We need to be braver - London's architecture
The brilliant legacy of Soane and Wren has rarely found its match in the contemporary projects of the capital. Just as Britain has no constitution, ......(Continue Reading)Barcelona journal: learning and living in the world - American studies Spanish culture and language
BARCELONA, SPAIN At the seaside end of Barcelona's most famous boulevard, La Rambla, soars a statue of Christopher Columbus, his right arm stretching ......(Continue Reading)Selective histories
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America is at www.classicisl.org. It has travel programmes, does publications, runs salons, symposia and academic programmes, lists a lively...(Continue Reading)Venetian morphology: the visual fluidity of Venice was reflected in a show of Turner's watercolors and the city's latest building-design biennial
By a unique act of esthetic photosynthesis, Venice has over the centuries converted wealth into lasting architectural beauty. But in the 25 years that ......(Continue Reading)
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