<p>Praise for previous editions:<br><b><i>One of the most borrowed books in our library.</i><br>--This Old house</p><p><i>A dizzying amount of detailed pictorial information ... clearly and fascinatingly captioned.</i><br>--World of Interiors</b></p><p><b><i>The Elements of Style</i></b> is the most comprehensive visual survey, period by period, feature by feature, of the key styles in American and British domestic architecture from the Tudor period to present day. A valuable reference guide, the book is designed for owners of period houses, restorers, architects, interior designers and all those interested in our architectural heritage. This revised edition includes a fully updated chapter covering the Contemporary era (1975--present) and a new list of suppliers and resources.</p><p>More than 3,000 analytical drawings and historical engravings, 500 color and 1,000 black-and-white photographs provide a clearly presented guide to the features appropriate for every part of a building. Major components, such as doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings and staircases, the small but important embellishments, such as molding and door hardware, and permanent or semi-permanent fixtures, such as lighting and wallcoverings, populate this wide-ranging encyclopedic resource.</p><p>A system of color-coded tabs enables the reader to compare specific features as they have evolved over time. Additional information on restoration and maintenance, biographies of key architects, and a detailed glossary are included.</p><p>Periods covered:<br>Tudor and Jacobean (1485-1625)<br>Baroque (1625-1714)<br>Early Georgian (1714-1765)<br>Colonial (1607-1780)<br>Late Georgian (1765-1811)<br>Regency and Early 19th Century (1811-1837)<br>Federal and Empire (1780-1850)<br>British Victorian (1837-1901)<br>American Victorian (1840-1910)<br>Arts and Crafts (1860-1925)<br>Art Nouveau (1888-1905)<br>Edwardian (1901-1914)<br>American Beaux Arts (1870-1920)<br>Twenties and Thirties<br>The Modern Movement (1920-1950)<br>Beyond Modern (1950-1975)<br>Contemporary Era (1975-present)<br></p>