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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Next Step in Architectural Field Identification,
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This review is from: American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia (Norton Books for Architects & Designers) (Hardcover)
For numerous years, I have been collecting field guides to American Architecture. These guides do a great job of pointing out most of the important architectural features that make up a particular style. However, often times the smaller details of the buildings are not described. This is where Cyril Harris' "American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia" comes to fill this gap.
Most people know what a gable is. But if you want to know the difference between a bell gable, clipped gable, corbiestep gable or cross gable, this is the book for you. To further add value to the book, Harris uses numerous line drawn illustrations to add texture to his definitions. This is a highly recommended book for people who like to read buildings.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
needs more graphics,
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This review is from: American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia (Norton Books for Architects & Designers) (Hardcover)
The book is great, but lots of definitions don't have pictures; Some house types had pictures while others did not.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simple and Concise,
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This review is from: American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia (Paperback)
If you are looking for a quick, easy intro to architectural styles, this is a good guide.
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American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia by Cyril M. Harris (Paperback - Nov. 2002)
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