The complete house and grounds : learning from Andrew Jackson Downing's domestic architecture

Publication Data

• Title The complete house and grounds : learning from Andrew Jackson Downing's domestic architecture
• Author Caren Yglesias
• Contributor A. J. Downing
• Publisher Center for American Places
• Publication date 2011
• Publication location Placitas, N.M.
• Language English

Contents

Introduction
Andrew Jackson Downing : a life
Design principles. Adapting foreign influences for the American audience
Truthful architecture
Truthful landscapes
House and grounds. A regular house with a subdivided floor plan
An irregular house with an assembled floor plan
Linking a proprietor's character to architecture and landscape
Original forms of dwelling. The secure cave
The mediating tent
The hut of instruments
Applying a language of sensibilities
Methods of personification, allegory, and animation
Conclusion.

Topics

• Downing, A. J. (Andrew Jackson), 1815-1852 :: Criticism and interpretation
• Architecture, Domestic :: United States :: History :: 19th century
• Country homes :: Landscape architecture :: United States :: History :: 19th century
• 015880280

The complete house and grounds : learning from Andrew Jackson Downing's domestic architecture by Caren Yglesias. ISBN 9781935195245. Published by Center for American Places in 2011. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.