Author: REILLY, C. H.
Title: Masters of Architecture. Mckim, Mead & White.
Description: London: Ernest Benn, 1924. First Edition; First Impression. Original boards. Text block, edges, & endpapers somewhat foxed & browned. Endpapers & pastedowns somewhat browned & water-damaged. Plates slightly warped by damp but images unblemished. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & slightly frayed. Dustjacket: somewhat foxed & soiled, chipped & torn, especially to margins, flaps & spine (see pictures). ; With plates. Text block, edges, & endpapers somewhat foxed & browned. Endpapers & pastedowns somewhat browned & water-damaged. Plates slightly warped by damp but images unblemished. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & slightly frayed. Dustjacket: somewhat foxed & soiled, chipped & torn, especially to margins, flaps & spine (see pictures). ; 25.5 x 19 x 2 cms; Masters of Architecture: McKim, Mead & White is a comprehensive monograph that explores the work of the influential American architectural firm McKim, Mead & White. Active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the firm played a central role in shaping the architectural identity of the United States, particularly through its embrace of Beaux-Arts classicism. Founded in 1879 by Charles Follen McKim, William Rutherford Mead, and Stanford White, the firm became known for blending classical European design principles with the functional and cultural demands of a rapidly modernising America. Their portfolio included grand public buildings, private homes, university campuses, and urban landmarks. The book highlights many of their most significant works, including the Boston Public Library, the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, and key buildings at Columbia and Harvard Universities. These projects are presented with detailed analysis and visual documentation, illustrating the firm's craftsmanship, scale, and enduring stylistic impact. In addition to architectural case studies, the book examines the individual contributions of the three partners, their collaborative methods, and the social, cultural, and technological contexts that shaped their practice. It also reflects on how their designs captured the optimism and ambition of the Gilded Age. Masters of Architecture: McKim, Mead & White stands as both a scholarly resource and a tribute to the firm’s legacy. It affirms their place in the pantheon of American architecture and their continued influence on architectural education and practice.. Good in Poor dust jacket .
Keywords: Beaux Arts Illustrated Imperial 19th 20th Century
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Title: Masters of Architecture. Mckim, Mead & White.
Description: London: Ernest Benn, 1924. First Edition; First Impression. Original boards. Text block, edges, & endpapers somewhat foxed & browned. Endpapers & pastedowns somewhat browned & water-damaged. Plates slightly warped by damp but images unblemished. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & slightly frayed. Dustjacket: somewhat foxed & soiled, chipped & torn, especially to margins, flaps & spine (see pictures). ; With plates. Text block, edges, & endpapers somewhat foxed & browned. Endpapers & pastedowns somewhat browned & water-damaged. Plates slightly warped by damp but images unblemished. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & slightly frayed. Dustjacket: somewhat foxed & soiled, chipped & torn, especially to margins, flaps & spine (see pictures). ; 25.5 x 19 x 2 cms; Masters of Architecture: McKim, Mead & White is a comprehensive monograph that explores the work of the influential American architectural firm McKim, Mead & White. Active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the firm played a central role in shaping the architectural identity of the United States, particularly through its embrace of Beaux-Arts classicism. Founded in 1879 by Charles Follen McKim, William Rutherford Mead, and Stanford White, the firm became known for blending classical European design principles with the functional and cultural demands of a rapidly modernising America. Their portfolio included grand public buildings, private homes, university campuses, and urban landmarks. The book highlights many of their most significant works, including the Boston Public Library, the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, and key buildings at Columbia and Harvard Universities. These projects are presented with detailed analysis and visual documentation, illustrating the firm's craftsmanship, scale, and enduring stylistic impact. In addition to architectural case studies, the book examines the individual contributions of the three partners, their collaborative methods, and the social, cultural, and technological contexts that shaped their practice. It also reflects on how their designs captured the optimism and ambition of the Gilded Age. Masters of Architecture: McKim, Mead & White stands as both a scholarly resource and a tribute to the firm’s legacy. It affirms their place in the pantheon of American architecture and their continued influence on architectural education and practice.. Good in Poor dust jacket .
Keywords: Beaux Arts Illustrated Imperial 19th 20th Century
Price: GBP 20.00 = appr. US$ 28.56 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63317
- Book number: 63317
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