Terra-Cotta Skyline : New York's Architectural Ornament

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Terra-Cotta Skyline : New York's Architectural Ornament

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As any urbanite can attest, it is often those inspired instances of architectural ornamentation--on facades, rooflines, doors, windows, and relief work--that can bring a dull gray cityscape to life. Many of the ornaments gracing historic New York buildings are made of glazed terra cotta, which has been an integral (though largely overlooked) part of America's architectural legacy for more than a century, particularly in the art deco period. This volume, which is firmly on the side of preservation rather than demolition, reveals and celebrates the splendor of those architectural treasures. Offering a fascinating history, the book chronicles the development of terra-cotta ornamentation from the artisans of the late 19th century, to the revival the medium is enjoying today both in restoration projects and in new construction, to the efforts of preservationists to save this threatened aspect of architectural history. Also included is a detailed listing of 200 significant terra-cotta buildings in New York City.

Anthony C. Wood, Chair Emeritus of the Historic Districts Council of New York City
A riveting safari through New York's "clay jungle" ... Reveals the exotic, enchanting, and energetic realm of New York's architectural terra cotta heritage.

Terra-Cotta Skyline : New York's Architectural Ornament

Terra-Cotta Skyline: New York's Architectural OrnamentPrinceton Architectural Press,Susan Tunick,Princeton Architectural Press,1568981058,Architectural Detail,Architectural decoration and ornament,Architectural terra-cotta,Architecture,Decoration & Ornament,Decoration and ornament, Archi,Decoration and ornament, Architectural,New York,New York (N.Y.),New York (State),U.S. Architecture - South,Architectural structure & design,Architecture / Decoration & Ornament,Architecture / General,Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies,Building construction & materials,Decoration and architectural ornament,Interior design,USA

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