Newport Through Its Architecture: A History of Styles from Postmedieval to Postmodern
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (982 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1584654910 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stern. Newport has the largest number of pre-Revolutionary War buildings in North America, with some 800 in its old historic districts. In a more vernacular vein, postmodern shopping centers, restaurants, and commercial establishments provided fertile ground for an especially well-informed postmodern kitsch.. With a diverse range of styles, Newport exemplified the greatness of mid-nineteenth-century American architecture. In the nineteenth century, Newport was the summer home to America’s most prominent families and patrons of outstanding architecture. A remarkable coincidence of unplanned historical events has preserved Newport, Rhode Island’s architectural heritage in a way that is rare among American cities. After 1975, the postmodern era gave rise to a spirit of preservation and adaptive reuse, inspiring the Modern Traditionalism of architects such as Robert A. As Newport gained social importance in the 1880s, the Bellevue Avenue and Ochre Point neighborhoods became the sites of lavish Beaux-Arts palatial residences. Newport’s twentieth-century architecture explored all modern currents, ranging from progressive Bauhaus f
These pages should inspire everyone who cares about America's architectural heritage to schedule a trip to Newport right away." Richard Moe, President, National Trust for Historic Preservation"Makes a significant contribution, not only to the history of architecture in Newport, but also to the history of architecture in the United States descriptive enough to satisfy the architectural scholar, while at the same time explanatory enough to allow the casual reader to appreciate the field. "Makes a significant contribution, not only to the history of architecture in Newport, but also to the history of architecture in the United States descriptive enough to satisfy the architectural scholar, while at the same time explanatory enough to allow the casual reader to appreciate the field."--M. Hunter Ulf, Vice
"Great detail, great photos, great book!" according to kmgod11. love this book, its photos, and its attention to detail. A must for all fans of Newport, RI. They don't Build them like This Anymore Beach508 I love this look at the mansions in the town where I went to college many years ago.. RI Reader said perfect inside look at Newport's architecture. This book will take you inside of some of the fabulous Newport architecture, into buildings not on the typical tourist route.