Charleston Architecture, 1670-1860: Illustrations
Title | Charleston Architecture, 1670-1860: Illustrations PDF eBook |
Author | Gene Waddell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 666 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN |
Charleston Architecture, 1670-1860: Text
Title | Charleston Architecture, 1670-1860: Text PDF eBook |
Author | Gene Waddell |
Publisher | Gibbs M. Smith, Incorporated |
Pages | 344 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN |
This book is about how a consistently high standard of excellence was achieved in Charleston architecture in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Regardless of what style Charleston's architects used—Greek or Roman, Gothic or Renaissance, Adamesque or Greek Revival—they were in agreement about what constituted excellence. Special emphasis is placed on the knowledge that was required to create Charleston's early architecture. An introduction discusses the writings and buildings of Andrea Palladio, Robert Adam, A. Welby Pugin, and other influential architects. Sources of inspiration for Charleston buildings have included specific buildings in Greece, Italy, England, France and Germany. Whenever possible, primary sources of information were used to determine how various types of Charleston buildings were designed and constructed. A dozen of the city's best-documented buildings are considered in detail as a basis for comparison:
Charleston Architecture 1670 - 1860
Title | Charleston Architecture 1670 - 1860 PDF eBook |
Author | Gene Waddell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 631 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Our Charleston, 1670-1860
Title | Our Charleston, 1670-1860 PDF eBook |
Author | Junior League of Charleston (S.C.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 1965 |
Genre | Charleston (S.C.) |
ISBN |
Our Charleston, 1670-1860
Title | Our Charleston, 1670-1860 PDF eBook |
Author | Junior League of Charleston (S.C.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 38 |
Release | 1961 |
Genre | Charleston (S.C.) |
ISBN |
Charleston Architecture and Interiors
Title | Charleston Architecture and Interiors PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Sully |
Publisher | Gibbs Smith |
Pages | 220 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9780941711920 |
From the stately elegance of the Georgian era to the exuberant eclecticism of the twenty-first century, the houses of Charleston, South Carolina, are defined by great architecture and elegant design. This book offers an insider's view of the beautiful houses, gardens, and decorative arts that comprise the city's unique charm. This richly illustrated volume opens with an overview of Charleston's decorative arts and architecture, followed by sections entitled Elements of Charleston Style, Period Charleston, Eclectic Charleston, and, finally, Quintessential Charleston. Also included is a source guide to designers, shops, and manufacturers. This book will inspire and educate readers about the specifics of Charleston's style and the historic and contemporary spirits that infuse it. Susan Sully is a best-selling author whose publications include The Southern Cottage: From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Florida Keys; Casa Florida: Spanish Style Houses from Winter Park to Coral Gables; New Orleans Style: Past and Present; Charleston Style: Then and Now; and Savannah Style: Mystery and Manners. A graduate of Yale University with a degree in art history, Susan lectures frequently around the country and contributes articles to many newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Southern Accents, Metropolitan Home, Art and Antiques, Town and Country Travel and Coastal Living. She lives in New Orleans.
The Early Architecture of Charleston
Title | The Early Architecture of Charleston PDF eBook |
Author | Albert Simons |
Publisher | Univ of South Carolina Press |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9780872497085 |
Highlights the architectural heritage paying tribute to the skill of America's early architects.