Theory of Mouldings (Classical America Series in Art and Architecture) |  | Author: C. Howard Walker
Creator: Richard Sammons
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 72854
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 0393732339
Dewey Decimal Number: 721.2
EAN: 9780393732337
ASIN: 0393732339
Publication Date: July 17, 2007
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With the revival of interest in traditional design, practitioners, students, and historians have begun to study and use the vocabulary of forms that so enriched our architectural heritage. This republication of a 1926 study looks at mouldings from historical, practical, aesthetic, and perceptual points of view; Richard Sammons' foreword and a selection of mouldings in use address applications in contemporary architecture. 100 line drawings, 25 photographs
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Dr. Bitz (Los Angeles,CA USA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
In a world where moldings are perverted to legitimize the blown stucco artifice of "Mc Mansions", Casinos and Theme Parks, Walker's book on their proper use is quite relevant. A reprint of a guide from nearly a century ago (the word "restraint" is used frequently), aids the designer by referencing the classical sources with great depth and helps us understand the grammar with many illustration. Focusing on proportion, strength, shadow, and grace in the use of moldings. Great book.
 The detailed illustrations are useless! July 20, 2010
Tony A. Joyce (Sandy Ridge, NC United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While this may be a serious study of moulding theory, the detailed drawing and illustrations provided are of little or no use. The 6" X 9" format is partly to blame and less than full page views for what were surely at least 18" X 24" drawings originally. Illustrations and drawings are essential for me to benefit from a book of this nature. I was very disappointed.
Home Study July 24, 2009
Henhouse Fox (Decatur, GA USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Be forewarned that this is a textbook for serious students interested in the historic use of moldings. If not willing to hunker down and learn you will be bored. If however earnest in pursuit of essential knowledge on the subject the tome will be enlightening. For the professional this is an invaluable research library addition.
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