Description: An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City Dodd is a leading international authority of classical architecture, and as both architect and renowned educator of design, in this book he showcases twenty glorious architectural landmarks across New York City This book recounts only the fascinating stories of some of New York's most famous and significant Beaux-Arts buildings, it also recalls the lives of those who commissioned, designed, and built them Pages are rich in Jonathan Wallen's full-color photography of landmark exteriors and lavish interiors (often rarely seen), including lavish gatefolds, and many archival portrait images of some of the most acclaimed architects, artists, and artisans of the day, and some of the most prominent millionaires in American history It's a must for all collectors and followers of Beaux-Arts architecture and design, the Gilded Age, and the history of New York City The Gilded Age, also referred to as the American Renaissance, is an era associated with unparalleled growth, technological advancement, prosperity, and cultural change. Spanning from the 1870s to the 1930s, it marks the first time that the titans of American finance and industry had more wealth than their European counterparts. As the center of this dynamic economy, New York City attracted immigrant workers and millionaires alike. It was enough for the self-appointed elite to just build their own grand châteaux and palazzos along Fifth Avenue―collectively they dreamed of creating a new metropolis to rival the great cultural capitals of London, Paris, and Rome. To flaunt their newly acquired wealth they needed an architecture dripping in embellishment and historical reference. Enter the Beaux-Arts. This book, which has been painstakingly researched and beautifully photographed over many years, takes a close look at twenty of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts architecture in New York City. While showing public exteriors, its focus is on the lavish interiors that are associated with the opulence of the Gilded Age―often providing a glimpse inside buildings otherwise viewable to the public. While some of the buildings and monuments featured are world-renowned landmarks recognizable and accessible to all, others are obscure buildings that history has forgotten. Set amid the magnificent achievements of an American Renaissance, this book recounts only the fascinating stories of some of New York's most famous and significant Beaux-Arts landmarks, it also recalls the lives of those who commissioned, designed, and built them. These are some of the most acclaimed architects, artists, and artisans of the day―Daniel Chester French, Cass Gilbert, Charles McKim, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Stanford White―and some of the most prominent millionaires in American history―Henry Clay Frick, Jay Gould, Otto Kahn, J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and the ubiquitous Astor and Vanderbilt families. Names that―as Julian Fellowes (the acclaimed director of Downton Abbey) notes in the Foreword―“still reek of money.” Excerpt from the IntroductionPlease note : --- If the item cannot use or you received your item not as expected. Please let us know. You can return the item for getting a full refund. The full refund is a guarantee after the item is returned. Of course, there is no cost for you to return the item back. ---Again, If you want open an eBay return case. If it is possible, could you please help us write or select the reason for return as "change my mind " or "order by mistake" or "Doesn't fit or " Just didn't like it " . Do not worry, We do not charge anything. You still received the full refund also. --- Please don't write or select another reason. It will affect our eBay performance. If you consider helping us, it would mean so much to us. 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EAN: 9781864706819
ISBN: 9781864706819
Package Dimensions LxWxH: 14.21x11.46x1.69 Inches
Weight: 8.27 Pounds
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Book Title: American Renaissance : Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City
Number of Pages: 412 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: IMAGES Publishing Group
Item Height: 1.7 in
Publication Year: 2021
Topic: History / Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945), Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, Subjects & Themes / Architectural & Industrial, General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Architecture, Photography
Item Weight: 0.1 Oz
Item Length: 14.3 in
Author: Phillip James Dodd
Item Width: 11.4 in
Format: Hardcover
