The architecture of the classical interior / Steven W. Semes
by Semes, Steven W
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- ISBN 10
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- ISBN 13
- 9780393730753
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About This Item
New York; London: W.W. Norton, 2004. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 192 p., [31] p. of plates: ill. (some col.); 29 cm. Series; The classical America series in art and architecture. Notes; ""In association with the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America."" Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-184) and index. Summary; A practicing architect shows how the elements that constitute the classical interior-wall and ceiling treatments, doors and windows, fireplaces, and stairs-can be composed into rooms satisfying both aesthetic and practical criteria. Historic and contemporary examples illustrate both generic and specific solutions for designers working in the classical tradition today. Subjects; Interior architecture. Classicism in architecture. Interior design. ARCHITECTURE / Reference.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- The architecture of the classical interior / Steven W. Semes
- Author
- Semes, Steven W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- ISBN 10
- 0393730751
- ISBN 13
- 9780393730753
- Publisher
- New York; London: W.W. Norton
- Place of Publication
- New York, Ny, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 2004
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