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"A good, solid work which deserves to become a standard text." --Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians
"The fresh approach and fluent style give the book a welcome new slant on the subject." --Library Journal
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Classic text.......2006-08-05
I was amazed at how well this classic treatise on architecture has held up over more than 25 years. It's a thoroughly engaging history of architecture with something to please anyone interested in building and design.
Good Survey of American Architecture.......2000-06-13
Allthought not the best book ever written on American Architecture (Learning from Las Vegas, etc), it does provide a good overview of the evolution of architecture in America from the functionality of house forms in the early colonial times to asthetic forms of the 20th century. The book focuses on the regional influences which dictated the building forms of the early periods from materials to climate, which are often overlooked in broader surveys. Much has been written about the Segrams building in other books, but this book will give you a better understanding of why houses in the South are brick with external chimneys and New England houses are clapboard with internal chimneys.
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A guided tour of the variety of architectural home styles that have developed throughout America's history. America has an abundance of fascinating and varied house styles, as diverse as its people. This unique book will allow readers to recognize the architectural features of virtually any house they encounter. John Milnes Baker designed a simple four-bedroom house, and then developed a basic plan for each historical style. Starting each drawing with the same plan and adding essential characteristics, Baker leads the reader through a series of additions. Each section of American House Styles begins with a historical overview of the period, followed by commentary. The author shows how different styles developed and what influenced their development. His elevation drawings, each with a floor plan, illustrate the details and embellishments of each style. Through an understanding of earlier styles, we develop insights into the architecture of our own era. Thus the study of architecture allows us to make informed judgments about what is being built today.
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American House Styles.......2006-02-21
Great book to sort out the various styles in american architectural houses. The history of each house is given well and concise. The language is appropriate and the illustrations are excellant.
It sells out fast at the book store.......2003-06-28
This is a great way to study the different elevations/styles that can be applied to the same basic floorplan. Also a quick reference for the many Architectural styles of the U.S.
A good, quick introduction.......2002-12-09
This fascinating book is a quick introduction to the evolution of house styles across the history of the United States. Each chapter has a short introduction to the era in American history, and then launches into a description of the house styles, complete with excellent sketches of a typical house and floor plan of that style. I found this to be a fun and educational read. I enjoyed this book, and highly recommend it.
Causes of Architecture.......2002-10-22
In the beginning of this book the author points out that a culture is reflected in its buildings. Then he goes on to identify the events that caused the various styles--the War of 1812 that stopped our imitation of English architecture, the change to stud framing and the effects of industrialization that mark the Victorian era, the nationalistic spirit of the 1876 Centennial that spawned the revival in Colonial archictecture at the end of the 19th century, etc.--in such a professional style of writing you'd never suspect he was also an architect. A history professor maybe. All of which explains the subject better than the usual bare chronological sequence.
What helps in a book like this are the odd bits of information casually thrown out that show mastery of the subject.
Colonial homes were never white; Greek Revival were never anything but. A particular cornice is usually done incorrectly, compared to the true Classical version.
He also make the sensible point that you can only compare styles within limits, that at some point you're really discussing altogether different building types, as in ranches, bungalows, and certainly octagon houses. And early on he boasts he can design a modern four bedroom house in any style. Then he proceeds to do it, providing a front elevation and a repeating ground floor plan (front: LR, center hall, DR. rear: family room, kitchen, mud room) with added porch, tower, fireplace, chimney, as needed. Not so much to explain the architectural features, I think, but to give the prospective homebuilder something that actually could be built today.
Where most authors stop around WWII, he continues up to the present. His next-to-last chapter shows the recent builder's styles which will be familiar to anyone who's driven through any of those "Vinyl Village" developments with the Olde English names: the Townes, Pointes, Glenns, and Harbours. Here he doesn't hesitate to criticize the tastless examples, and continues his tirade into last chapter, where he argues against the Post-Modern assault on tradition in favor of a return to order and careful design.
Too concise? ...maybe, but it serves a purpose........2001-03-18
Baker's book covers the basics on the history of the house style in America. It is concise, and easy reading. Those looking for an in-depth and specific guide to the architectural purity and detail of the many individual residential styles have several other excellent books to chose from that would serve that purpose better. Baker is opinionated, but the novel "common plan" he creates to simplify the comparisons is an excellent method to help the novice in understanding the architecture of the house. I'm sure you will have your own opinions of what styles you like and dislike. This book won't answer all of your questions, however, it will give you a jump start on understanding the basics. This book would be helpful for anyone looking to purchase an older home if you are confused by the often misleading real estate agent's description on home styles.
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This step-by-step guide takes you through materials and techniques—soft and hard pastels, pencils, and oil pastels; different papers, canvases, and fabrics; and accessories from craft knives to brushes to fixatives. Experiment with texture, color, and toning, and see how to clean, erase, and fix pastels. An inspiring gallery of modern paintings helps to hone a multitude of skills.
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IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS!.......2000-01-12
I received it yesterday,it is full-detailed,great and ideal for beginners.You will love it.
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The glowing colours and immediacy of pastels make them an ideal medium with which to interpret light, highlights and shadows. Using a few basic techniques, Paul demonstrates how simple it is to create light in all its glory with a series of easy-to-follow demonstrations: sunlight on a landscape, reflected light in a seascape, evening light and shade in a townscape. With subtle uses of vibrant and luminous colours, he creates a series of paintings full of life, interest and appeal.
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Light in Pastel.......2007-05-13
The step by step instructions were very good, but there were not enough 'how to do' steps for too many photos. An instruction book should be just that I believe and showing lovely pictures of paintings does not help an amateur.
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Margaret Evans shows how to blend and work with pastels, using their soft velvety tones and subtle changes of colour to reflect the beauty of flowers in the landscape, in gardens and in still life studies. Both drawing and painting techniques can be applied, creating stunning effects with light, shade, varied textures and detail.
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Flowers in Pastel.......2007-05-13
This is a lovely book, but sadly too many photos without 'step by step' instructions that can replicate them. The few instructions that were given were very helpful. I would just like to get an instruction book that allows you to replicate a number of photos however.
hopeless.......2005-04-14
I was extremely disappointed with this book. I do not know enough negative words to describe it!!!
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!.......2005-03-21
THIS IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS INSTRUCTION BOOK EVER!looking at the blurb,you would think the book is full of demos on coloring flowers,but it is untrue!it has only a mere 3 demos and is a pathetically short book.don't waste your money on it!!!!!
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just okay; there are much better books available.......2001-11-06
Nothing special about this book. There are at least a half-dozen better books for begiiner and intermediate pastelists. It is not bad, just not exceptional, either.
demonstrates versatility of pastels and techniques.......1999-11-05
I really am glad that I have this book. I am a beginner pastelists. This book covers a lot of material on pastels, from paper selection to pastel types, etc. The examples are not as useful for me at this point, but would probably be of more use to an advanced artist. Yet the book is still good for beginners also because it covers several different topics and techniques on pastels.
Inspiring how-to book for beginners.......1997-02-18
This book shows 17 (anonymous) painters as they build up pastel paintings. Step-by-step colour photographs show each stage and intelligent commentary directs your attention to the important aspects. Each of the paintings is in a completely different style and they include a variety of landscape, interior, figure, and still life subjects.
The paintings step out from the formulaic heavily worked approach epitomized in Watson-Guptil books with many refreshing variations on familiar genres. Simple quick sketches to carefully worked out masterpieces show the vibrancy and flexibility of pastel painting at its best.
The various demonstrations use a variety of techniques, including mixed media: watercolour backgrounds, various blending and mixing methods, dry on wet, charcoal stick, conte ochre and black, and dry and wet overbrushed pastel. There are good hints on grounds, paper selection, and surface characteristics demonstrated in simple examples. Roddon even shows you how to make your own pastels!
A book to inspire you and to encourage experimentation and adventure.
Hedley Finger,
Hand Holding Projects Pty Ltd
28 Regent Street, Burwood VIC 3125,
Australia
Tel & fax: +61 3 9809 1229
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Paul Hardy shares the delights and beauty of working with a medium that is versatile, exciting and inspiring. This colourful, practical guide illustrates the techniques of applying pastel to a variety of paper surfaces, from field sketching and composing a painting to painting skies, trees, water and reflections. Step-by-step demonstrations show the reader how to paint a series of landscapes from a moody moorland pastoral scene to a gently flowing river, aglow with the warm colours of autumnal trees. The artist is rewarded as fields, trees and flowers spring to life when pastel is applied to paper.
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Pastels are fun, versatile and easy to use. Strokes and squiggles of colour can be blended to create beautiful skies, waterscapes and landscapes, and details can be added easily using broad and thin lines. By merging and overlaying colours you can create soft velvety tones, rich textured or subtle effects, atmosphere, light and movement. This invaluable guide takes you through all the stages of creating a painting, from simple strokes and blending techniques to creating perspective and atmosphere. Four easy-to-follow practical demonstrations help you gain confidence and build up skills, illustrating all the techniques you need to know.
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Pastels: Art School : Step-By-Step Teaching Through Inspirational Projects (Art School Series)
Hazel Harrison
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Each book in the Art School series explains all the materials, techniques , methods and contains inspirational and practical projects, expert ideas and approaches, clear instructions and examples and at-a-glance, step-by-step images that every artist will value. This book is divided into two practical sections, and starts with a full catalogue of materials and equipment, and includes a comprehensive techniques section which covers such areas as mixing pastels, using charcoal, layering a textured ground, sgraffito and much more. It shows clearly how to do all the basic setting up and preparation, and takes the reader through all the primary techniques, with step-by-step practical projects. Throughout, lively and inspirational works by contemporary artists illustrate the skills in action, and provide a constant source of inspiration. The book contains 175 color images including an inspirational gallery, and the book is filled with practical guidance on how to treat classical subjects such as Landscapes, Flowers, Faces and Figures.
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Pastel Step by Step (Artist's Library)
Marla Baggetta
Manufacturer: Walter Foster
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Master the basic skills and special techniques of painting in pastel
Explore the colorful art of painting in pastel with this compelling how-to guide. Renowned artist Marla Baggetta demonstrates a variety of subject matter--from expressive portraits and beautiful landscapes to realistic animals and dynamic still lifes--with colorful illustrations and simple instructions. Follow the 12 step-by-step lessons, and along the way, you'll find helpful advice and practical tips that will enable you to create your own impressive works of art in pastel!
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Ceramics.......2004-08-08
Ceramics is perfect for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of the craft. Whether you work solely from the book or use it to supplement a course you are already taking, your skills and techniques will improve dramatically.
The 9 projects vary in degrees of complexity and guide you carefully through each stage with clear instructions and superb photography. Challenging pieces such as the cheese bell and the raku teapot inspire the imagination and really stretch your skill and artistry, making this a thorougly readable and instructive book.
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