Only recently has the period between the two World Wars emerged as pivotal in the redefinition of American taste. The work of James Gamble Rogers (1867-1947) represents a built expression of the country's cultural elite during these years and comprises a significant chapter in American architectural history. Aaron Betsky covers the entire span of Rogers's career, paying particular attention to his more important buildings.
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Only recently has the period between the two World Wars emerged as pivotal in the redefinition of American taste. The work of James Gamble Rogers (1867-1947) represents a built expression of the country's cultural elite during these years and comprises a significant chapter in American architectural history. Aaron Betsky covers the entire span of Rogers's career, paying particular attention to his more important buildings.
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Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. 0262023814. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. Very slight yellowing to block / page edges from aging/sunlight.; Black and white photographs and pictures throughout.; 7.25 X 1.25 X 10.25 inches; 275 pages; James Gamble Rogers (1867–1947) was a prominent American architect who significantly challenges and contributed to the design of collegiate Gothic architecture on American university campuses, particularly at Yale University. Born in Bryan Station, Kentucky, Rogers graduated from Yale in 1889. He later established a successful architectural practice in New York City. Rogers' work at Yale, including the Sterling Memorial Library and the residential college system, showcased his masterful integration of Gothic revival styles with modern functional requirements. His designs emphasized traditional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the use of high-quality materials, which helped define the architectural character of Yale and influenced collegiate architecture across the United States. Rogers' legacy extends beyond Yale, with important works at other institutions and public buildings, embodying a commitment to architectural excellence and the harmonious blending of beauty and utility.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Tan cloth hardcover in dust jacket., no flaws or wear-clean, no text or exterior markings, tight binding. name and date of noted architectural historian on front free endpaper.; xii-275pp., 225 b/w illustrations. detailed examination of american architect james gamble rogers who worked from the 1890s into the first four decades of the 20th century.
