Name/Title
The Egyptian Revival: Its Sources, Monuments, and Meaning, 1808-1968Entry/Object ID
2015.002.087Description
Explores Egyptian Revival architecture in America where the movement was particularly significant.
Contents: Introduction-the problem of eclecticism -- Sources and stimuli -- Attitudes in America -- Formal development -- Iconography: "L'Egypt Morlisee" -- Iconography continued: "Science and knowledge, sublimity and mysticism" -- Conclusion -- Plates -- Appendices (obelisks, monuments, the New York City Halls of Justice and House of Detention (the "Tombs").
xxi, 221 p., [48] leaves of plates : ill. ; 26 cm.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation LibraryAcquisition
Accession
2015.002Source or Donor
New Library Catalog Records (2015)Acquisition Method
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Nomenclature 4.0
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BookNomenclature Sub-Class
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Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Fine arts, Architecture, Domestic Architecture, Houses, Dwellings, Egyptian revival (Architecture)--United States, Architecture--United States--History--19th centuryBook Details
Author
Carrott, Richard G.Publisher
University of California PressDate Published
circa 1978Call No.
NA710.5 .E48 C37 1978ISBN
0520033248LCCN
76024579Notes
Copy No.: 2Location
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PermanentDate
February 7, 2023General Notes
Note
Notes: By Richard G. Carrott.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-205) and index.Created By
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February 17, 2023