The architectural ideology of Thomas Jefferson:

"This volume reveals how Jefferson's politics and architecture coexisted and explains how he marked his political maturation through corresponding architectural monuments that reflected his ideals. Consequently, Jefferson provided America with a combined architectural and political ideolog...

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Beteilige Person: Giordano, Ralph G. 1956- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2012
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Zusammenfassung:"This volume reveals how Jefferson's politics and architecture coexisted and explains how he marked his political maturation through corresponding architectural monuments that reflected his ideals. Consequently, Jefferson provided America with a combined architectural and political ideology with the intention of safeguarding the future of liberty and democracy in America"--Provided by publisher
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-248) and index
A history of Thomas Jefferson's America -- From colonial settlements to a new nation conceived in liberty -- A student of architecture emerges -- The gentleman architect builds a Palladian villa -- A revolutionary architect in pursuit of happiness -- The Declaration of Independence reordered as a Corinthian column -- The Paris education of a professional architect -- A classical revivalist emerges from unrequited love -- The Virginia temple on a hill -- A visual expression of state government -- The new federal city at Washington -- The visual expression of liberty and democracy -- Monticello and Poplar Forest, architecture of geometry -- The secluded studies of spatial relationships An academical village in Virginia -- The blueprint for the American higher education system -- A busy architect still survives -- The Jeffersonian architectural legacy
Umfang:VII, 255 S. Ill., graph. Darst. 26 cm
ISBN:9780786470174
0786470178