Main entry:

Root, John Wellborn, 1850-1891, author.

Title & Author:

The Meanings of Architecture : Buildings and Writings. / by John Wellborn Root ; collected and with an introduction by Donald Hoffmann.

Publication:

New York : Horizon Press, [1967]
©1967

Description:

238 pages : illustrations, plans ; 30 cm

Notes:
[Table of Contents] -- PART 1: THE ORGANIC NOTION -- Architectural Ornamentation -- Broad Art Criticism -- Expression in Form -- The Plates -- PART 2: ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE -- A Great Architectural Problem -- A Few Practical Hints on Design -- Fire-Insurance and Architecture -- PART 3: AESTHETIC THEORY -- Style -- The Value of Type in Art -- A Utilitarian Theory of Beauty -- On Environment and Art -- Art of Pure Color -- PART 4: TOASTS AND SATIRES -- The Dwelling, the Home -- The Amenities of Architecture -- Architectural Freedom -- (C)Ode for the Guidance of Persons Practicing the Profession of Architecture in the United States -- Individuality in Architectural Design -- PART 5: AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE -- What Are the Present Tendencies Of Architectural Design in America? -- President's Address To the Western Association of Architects -- On a New Spirit of Beauty -- The City House in the West -- Architects of Chicago

Subject:

Architecture Composition, proportion, etc.
Architecture United States.
Decoration and ornament, Architectural.
Architecture Composition, proportions, etc.
Architecture États-Unis.
Décoration et ornement architecturaux.
architectural ornament.
Architecture
United States

Added entries:

Hoffmann, Donald, writer of introduction.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 17397
Call No.: W9089; ID:87-B5332
Status: Available

Location: Library main 17396
Call No.: 0005792 GF; ID:87-B5332
Status: Available

Location: Library main 17398
Call No.: 7025; ID:87-B5332
Status: Available