THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE: A Practical Encyclopedia Of Interior Architectural Details From 1485 To the Present [Hardcover]

Stephen Calloway (Editor), Elizabeth Cromley (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This book offers comprehensive visual evidence of most of the styles of architecture and interior design that have influenced America and Britain since the Renaissance. It is arranged by period style and indexed by specific design features (staircases, windows, and stoves, for example) through the use of color tabs on right-hand pages. Each period is handled by a separate expert. The glossaries of suppliers and the restoration/maintenance information will appeal to historic preservationists. Altogether, this is an impressive reference work for architects, interior designers, and historians who need a quick fix on a specific style, feature, or detail.
- Peter Kaufman, Boston Coll.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1st edition (October 15, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671739816
• ISBN-13: 978-0671739812
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #534,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)