American Architecture introduces the reader to the major developments that shaped the American-built environment from before the Europeans to the present, from the everyday vernacular to the high style of aspiration. Leland M. Roth describes the impact of changes in conceptual imagery, style, building technology, landscape design, and town-planning theory throughout the nation’s history. Based on his acclaimed and influential Concise History of American Architecture (1980), this new book is double the length with twice as many illustrations, featuring expanded coverage of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, regional styles, and contemporary buildings and architects. The author charts the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped the growth and development of American towns, cities, and suburbs. In ten chapters with 612 illustrations, he provides a full, reliable, and up-to-date description, analysis, and interpretation of American buildings and their architects. The illustrations are integrated into the text and consist of photographs, drawings, plans, and maps. Well-written and comprehensive, American Architecture is invaluable as guide, study, and reference.
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"A full, reliable, and up-to-date description, analysis, and interpretation of American buildings and their architects." -- Word Trade
"I need this book....The illustrations are excellent, the author's writing style clear and easily comprehended." -- Jean France, University of Rochester
"The most detailed and current survey in print." -- Richard Longstreth, George Washington University
"This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today." -- Choice
"Very well presented and well written." -- Jeffery Howe, Boston College
"I need this book....The illustrations are excellent, the author's writing style clear and easily comprehended." -- Jean France, University of Rochester
"The most detailed and current survey in print." -- Richard Longstreth, George Washington University
"This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today." -- Choice
"Very well presented and well written." -- Jeffery Howe, Boston College
About the Author
Leland M. Roth is Marion Dean Ross Professor of Architectural History at the University of Oregon at Eugene. He is the author of American Architecture: A History; A Concise History of American Architecture; McKim, Mead & White, Architects; and other works. He lives in Eugene, Oregon.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A. D. Boyd
Format:Paperback
I'm taking Leland Roth's American Architecture class. I was worried about having to use his book for the class, but it turns out to be a very well written, interesting look at the history of American Architecture. Chapters are laid out in a well thought out manner and the pictures and drawings make for a more engaging read. I highly recommend this book for anyone who would like to know more about the built environment around them.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
To date, this is the only text book I have ever read from cover to cover, and enjoyed every word! Leland Roth's book is exceedingly thorough, and if you ever have a chance to attend a lecture from him you will not be disappointed.
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By Patricia
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I got this for a class I was taking. It is very handy. I like the fact that it is full of information as well as lots of photos that go along with the text. If you are looking for a book on the history of American Architecture, this is it. It does cover the Native Americans, ad covering each of the cultures that came to this land is well organized. It is a very informative book.
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