Описание: Charming old houses in a uniquely American form are lovingly showcased in this engaging book. Romantic, imaginative, and eminently photogenic, Carpenter Gothic homes feature fairy-tale-like exterior details--steep gables; pointed arches, windows, and doors; elaborate gingerbread trim; and porches--in addition to one-of-a-kind, highly desired interior features that imbue the homes with a wealth of character--arched entryways, bay windows, stained glass, fireplaces, and wooden ceiling beams. The first of the Victorian romantic architectural revivals to sweep America during the nineteenth century, the Carpenter Gothic style was inspired by the pattern books of Andrew Jackson Downing and made possible by the invention of the steam-powered scroll saw. Homebuilders created these delightfully fanciful houses in most states across the country. Storybook Cottages highlights both the picturesque exteriors of these homes as well as the incomparable interiors that give them such warmth. Presented are stunning photographs by Paul Rocheleau, Tim Street-Porter, Steve Gross, and Sue Daley, among others, along with illustrative examples from Downing's pattern books, and black-and-white images from the Historic American Buildings Survey. The text examines the roots of the style, from Medieval Europe and Gothic cathedrals through Inigo Jones, Augustus Pugin, and the Gothic Revival; the role of the American Gothic, from the pattern books of Andrew Jackson Downing and Alexander Jackson Davis (Rural Residences, Victorian Cottage Residences, The Architecture of Country Houses) that inspired the style to the impact of the scroll saw, which allowed local builders to interpret Gothic Revival architectural details in wood, thus creating the Carpenter Gothic style; and the hallmarks of Carpenter Gothic, from sharply peaked gables to board-and-batten siding, peaked windows and doors, gingerbread trim on porches, stained glass windows, and decorated bargeboards, among other features. The primary focus will be on exterior architectural details in homes and carriage houses, but will also include decorative elements of the Carpenter Gothic style, from wallpapers to carpets and furnishings. The text will also discuss historic interiors, adapting the style for modern living, and floor plans, wallpapers, carpets, and furnishings inspired by the Carpenter Gothic style.
Автор: Miller, Rosalind Название: Wedding Cakes ISBN: 1908714085 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781908714084 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Рейтинг: Цена: 4117.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Rosalind Miller is an up and coming name in the world of cake designing and decorating; winner of Wedding Cake Designer of the Year for two years running and cupcake and wedding cake stockist for Harrods. And its no wonder. Her cake creations are nothing short of remarkable; beautifully assembled tiers intricately decorated with themes ranging from fairy tales to Georgian architecture to Art Deco motifs. Each is graphically balanced in a way that echoes Rosalinds past as a design lecturer at Central St Martins School of Art. This book is a luxuriously produced inspiration and how-to of high end wedding cake making and decorating. With clear instructions and beautiful step-by-step photography it takes the cake maker through the construction of each individual sugar flower and decoration, with further mood-boards and tips for creating more personalized wedding cake designs. Rosalinds warm personal voice makes the journey that much more enjoyable. Starting with cupcakes, baking has been on an inexorable rise for the past five years, and has never been so trendy. This book is beautifully presented; bound in fabric with a sprayed foredge and different paper stocks, and will be a must-have for the more ambitious cake enthusiast.
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