{"product_id":"architecture-in-the-united-states-1800-1850-9780300093834","title":"Architecture in the United States  1800 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking book traces the development of American architecture from the age of Jefferson to the antebellum era  providing the first survey of this important period to appear in a generation. W. Barksdale Maynard overturns the long accepted notions that the chief theme of early-nineteenth-century American architecture was a patriotic desire to escape from European influence and that competing styles chiefly reflected the American struggle for cultural uniqueness. Instead  deep and consistent aesthetic ties  especially with England  shaped American architecture and house designs. Maynard shows that the Greek Revival in particular was an international phenomenon  with American achievements inspired by British example and with taste taking precedence over patriotism. Emphasizing the history of ideas  the book addresses such major themes as the role of the Picturesque  the spread of the rural residence  and the complex uses and meanings of porches. The author draws on wide-ranging primary sources  including English and American \"villa books\" and contemporary travel narratives. Generously illustrated  the volume reproduces rare historic prints and daguerreotypes of important buildings that in nearly all cases have been demolished or altered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647577645109,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300093837","price":39.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300093834.jpg?v=1781693793","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/architecture-in-the-united-states-1800-1850-9780300093834","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}