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 | American Architecture (World of Art) Author: David P. Handlin Publisher: Thames and Hudson Year: 2004 ISBN 0500203733
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Category: History / By Location / North America /
ArchitectureWeek Description This book tells the story American Architecture, in chronological approach, from the seventeenth- century colonial beginnings to the twenty-first century. He presents a wide range and comprehensive coverage, from the innovations of Jefferson and Bullfinch's civic buildings, to Wright, Sullivan and McKim, Mead & White, to work by todays architects including Sternm Meierm Gehry and Mockbee.In this revised and expanded edition, David P. Handlin, a practicing architect, also includes a lively account of recent developments in American Architecture. The book includes 264 photographs, drawings and plans. Amazon Customer Average Rating: 
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