Richard Guy Wilson
Author of The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941
About the Author
Richard Guy Wilson, Ph.D.: Department of Architectural History School of Architecture University of Virginia
Works by Richard Guy Wilson
Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village: The Creation of an Architectural Masterpiece (1993) — Editor — 59 copies
A Guide to Popular U.S. Landmarks: As Listed in the National Register of Historic Places (2003) 31 copies
Victorian Resorts and Hotels: Essays from a Victorian Society, Autumn Symposium (Nineteenth century) (1982) 25 copies
Associated Works
The Architecture of McKim, Mead & White in Photographs, Plans and Elevations (Dover Books on Architecture) (1981) — Introduction, some editions — 126 copies
U S Capitol: Designing & Decorating A National Icon (Perspective On Art & Architect) (2000) — Contributor — 20 copies
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- Wilson, Richard Guy
- Birthdate
- 1940
- Gender
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A lovely book that illustrates Edith Wharton's life, as well as her interests and skills in house and garden design. I visited The Mount in 2013 and bought the book mainly because of the photographs. It's sad that her circumstances did not allow her to live here for more than a few years.
A well-written and beautifully-illustrated book about the development of Jefferson's plans for the Grounds of what would become the University of Virginia. Included as well is a very interesting essay on the changing meanings and uses of the Lawn since Jefferson's time.
Book accompanying the Brooklyn Museum 1986 exhibition. Complete and Beautiful, this covers the Machine Age and Depression Moderne perfectly.
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- Rating
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- ISBNs
- 24
"An exemplary book. . . . The illustrations alone would make this book most important for anyone interested in 20th-century America. . . . The Machine Age becomes, simply, indispensable. --Choice
"An excellent book." --Time
Originally published to accompany a landmark 1986 exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, this comprehensive look at American art, architecture, photography, film, and industrial and graphic design in the years between the two world wars. Art Deco, Modern, Streamlined Modern, International Style, Constructivism, and other styles of the Machine Age are examined in detailed text and more than 400 arresting images.… (more)