Rural Architecture of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado: Featuring : Fences, Barns and Corrals
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Rural Architecture of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado: Featuring : Fences, Barns and Corrals
EN USISBN: 0865340013 bzw. 9780865340015, in Englisch, Sunstone Press, gebraucht.
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architecture,criticism,history,reference, Rural Architecture, During the 1950s and 1960s, the use of local building styles and traditional materials seemed to be on the wane. But shortly after that the historic architecture of the American Southwest rapidly began to win a new popularity. The turnaround was partly a product of the back-to-earth movement, the energy crises of the 1970s, and a reawakening of interest in regional history. But it received a boost, too, from advances in the use of solar energy--many of the new developments being especially adaptable to adobe structures. Individuals planning their dream house led the way, but many home builders and architects, taking note of the demand, followed the trend setters. At the same time, "how-to" books and articles on Southwestern traditional architecture began to find a large readership. Among those in the forefront of this small phenomenon was artist and writer Myrtle Stedman. A long-time resident of the Santa Fe, New Mexico area, she had been a champion of the old ways in building for much of her adult life. Indeed, her books "Adobe Architecture" and "Adobe Remodeling and Fireplaces" in significant measure helped spark the return to traditional construction. Mrs. Stedman has now added to her earlier accomplishments with the present sketchbook, focusing on the numerous fascinating and picturesque aspects of rural architecture, focusing on northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Her splendid pen and ink drawings, reminding one of Eric Sloane's work on rural America, have a three.
architecture,criticism,history,reference, Rural Architecture, During the 1950s and 1960s, the use of local building styles and traditional materials seemed to be on the wane. But shortly after that the historic architecture of the American Southwest rapidly began to win a new popularity. The turnaround was partly a product of the back-to-earth movement, the energy crises of the 1970s, and a reawakening of interest in regional history. But it received a boost, too, from advances in the use of solar energy--many of the new developments being especially adaptable to adobe structures. Individuals planning their dream house led the way, but many home builders and architects, taking note of the demand, followed the trend setters. At the same time, "how-to" books and articles on Southwestern traditional architecture began to find a large readership. Among those in the forefront of this small phenomenon was artist and writer Myrtle Stedman. A long-time resident of the Santa Fe, New Mexico area, she had been a champion of the old ways in building for much of her adult life. Indeed, her books "Adobe Architecture" and "Adobe Remodeling and Fireplaces" in significant measure helped spark the return to traditional construction. Mrs. Stedman has now added to her earlier accomplishments with the present sketchbook, focusing on the numerous fascinating and picturesque aspects of rural architecture, focusing on northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Her splendid pen and ink drawings, reminding one of Eric Sloane's work on rural America, have a three.
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Rural Architecture of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado
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Stedman focuses on the numerous fascinating and picturesque aspects of rural architecture, specifically highlighting northern New Mexico and southern Colorado in splendid pen and ink drawings. (Architecture) *Author: Stedman, Myrtle *Binding Type: Paperback *Number of Pages: 92 *Publication Date: 2007/04/01 *Language: English *Dimensions: 8.48 x 10.04 x 0.37 inches.
Stedman focuses on the numerous fascinating and picturesque aspects of rural architecture, specifically highlighting northern New Mexico and southern Colorado in splendid pen and ink drawings. (Architecture) *Author: Stedman, Myrtle *Binding Type: Paperback *Number of Pages: 92 *Publication Date: 2007/04/01 *Language: English *Dimensions: 8.48 x 10.04 x 0.37 inches.
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Rural Architecture of Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado
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