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Classical Architecture

1. The Future of the Past: A Conservation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation

   Steven W. Semes

   A comprehensive and eloquent argument for “new traditional” architecture that preserves the style and character of historic buildings.More

2. Edwin Howland Blashfield: Master American Muralist

   Mina Rieur Weiner

   The first book in several decades to focus on the muralist, an esteemed exemplar and advocate of the classical tradition.More

3. The Architecture of Grosvenor Atterbury

   Peter Pennoyer, Anne Walker, Robert A M Stern

   The first close look at an innovative architect and inventor who held that traditional styles could be successfully adapted for modern times.More

4. Newport Villas: The Revival Styles 1885-1935

   Michael C. Kathrens

   A survey of the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, for all who love grand houses.More

5. Gilded Mansions: Grand Architecture and High Society

   Wayne Craven

   A lavishly illustrated history of the opulent art and architecture of the Gilded Age.More

6. The Study of Architectural Design

   John F. Harbeson, John Blatteau, Sandra L. Tatman

   The Study of Architectural Design by John F. Harbeson is the only text in English that describes, step by step, the system of architectural education developed in France and commonly known as the Beaux-Arts method as it was adapted and refined to suit the structure and demands of American schools of architecture.
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7. Classical Swedish Architecture and Interiors 1650-1840

   Johan Cederlund, Lani Summerville-Sternerup

   The beautiful, often breathtakingly lavish architecture and interiors of Sweden between the 1600s and early 1800s have been among the art world’s best-kept secrets.
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8. Arthur Brown Jr.: Progressive Classicist

   Arthur Brown, Jeffrey T. Tilman

   Arthur Brown Jr. (1874-1957) is one of the most important, yet underpublished, architects of the twentieth century.
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9. Classical Architecture for the Twenty-First Century

   J. Francois Gabriel

   "[A] richly illustrated, carefully explained introduction to classical architecture… Highly recommended." —ChoiceMore

10. The United States Capitol: Its Architecture and Decoration

    Henry Hope Reed

    This wonderfully illustrated volume traces the architectural antecedents and building history of the magnificent U.S. Capitol.More

11. The Architecture of the Classical Interior

    Steven W. Semes

    The principles of classical architecture applied to the design of interiors, both residential and public.More

12. A Decade of Art & Architecture: 1992-2002

    Editors of the Classicist

    This elegantly produced volume provides a survey of recent work by 100 architects, artists, and artisans in celebration of the tenth anniversary of The Institute of Classical Architecture (ICA).More

13. Classical Architecture

    James Stevens Curl

    This well-illustrated book describes the fundamental principles and various aspects of classical architecture, including a detailed, illustrated glossary that is almost a dictionary of classical architecture in itself.
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14. The Elements of Classical Architecture

    Georges Gromort, Henry Hope Reed

    A treasury of drawings in the great Beaux-Arts tradition.
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15. Frank Furness: Architecture and the Violent Mind

    Michael J. Lewis

    Frank Furness' energy, confidence, brashness, vulgarity, and full-throated love of life vibrate in his architecture.More