Domestic Architecture Of The Colonies And Of The Early Republic - Fiske Kimball - Bog

Domestic Architecture of the Colonies and of the Early Republic is a comprehensive book written by Fiske Kimball that explores the architectural styles of the United States during the colonial and early republic periods. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the architecture of the colonies and the second part focusing on the architecture of the early republic.In the first part of the book, Kimball delves into the various architectural styles that were present in the colonies, including the Georgian, Federal, and Colonial Revival styles. He also discusses the influence of European architecture on colonial architecture, as well as the impact of regional differences on colonial architecture.In the second part of the book, Kimball explores the architecture of the early republic, including the Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Italianate styles. He also discusses the influence of the Industrial Revolution on architecture during this period, as well as the impact of new technologies and materials on building design.Throughout the book, Kimball provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various architectural features, including windows, doors, roofs, and chimneys. He also includes examples of notable buildings and architects from each period, offering readers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of American architecture from the colonial era to the early republic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.