This book presents the meticulous case studies of three individual houses from different eras, which serve to depict the social, political, and cultural effects that domestic architecture and interior design had on the upper class, the city of Boston, and a national American identity. It takes the reader on a journey to 18th and 19th century Boston and provides insight into the lives of these prominent men and women as seen through the perspective of their homes.
It is a novel examination of the cultural significance of domestic architecture and interior design and, because of its story-telling character and extensive attention to detail, it is fascinating for curious readers and cultural historians alike.
| ISBN: | 9783837622768 |
| Publication date: | 15th February 2013 |
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| Publisher: | Transcript an imprint of transcript Verlag |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 340 pages |
| Series: | American Culture Studies |
| Genres: |
Architecture History of art Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration Literary studies: general History of the Americas Social mobility Urban communities Sociology Human geography |
This book presents the meticulous case studies of three individual houses from different eras, which serve to depict the social, political, and cultural effects that domestic architecture and interior design had on the upper class, the city of Boston, and a national American identity. It takes the reader on a journey to 18th and 19th century Boston and provides insight into the lives of these prominent men and women as seen through the perspective of their homes.
Ornamenting the "Cold Roast" features in the following genres: Architecture, History of art, Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration, Literary studies: general, History of the Americas, Social mobility, Urban communities, Sociology, Human geography
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Ornamenting the "Cold Roast" was written by and published by Transcript an imprint of transcript Verlag
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