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"American Ethnic Building Traditions Blend Memory and Experience in Varying Proportions." Dell Upton Which ethnic groups introduced the log cabin as a lasting symbol of the American frontier? Who helped turn the front porch into an American institution? Which immigrants built saunas to recall Old World traditions? Where did we get neat, whitewashed row houses, barn paintings and stuccoed arches that now tell us where to find tacos and tortillas? All of these pieces in America’s architectural mosaic came from the varied and industrious ethnic groups that built America. Native peoples, settlers before the Revolution and 19th-century immigrants each contributed their own building patterns to help create what we call American architecture. But each ethnic tradition was changed by the experience of building in America — adapted to new terrains and materials, different climates, existing forms and styles. In the process, a distinctive new architecture developed, one whose multifaceted origins can be traced just as clearly as can ethnic customs in language and food. America’s Architectural Roots is the first book to explore the ethnic derivations of American buildings with such a broad scope. The contributions of 22 groups are highlighted in this fascinating overview that provides an important new way of looking at the buildings that surround us. Groups covered include: Afro-Americans Belgians Chinese Czechs Danes Dutch English Finns French German-Russians Germans Hawaiians Irish Japanese Mexicans Native Americans Norwegians Russians Spanish Swedes Swiss Ukrainians AUTHOR: Dell Upton
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | Irish Dance by Anne Farrall, Arthur Flynn
This book traces the history of dance in Ireland and reveals how Irish dance has survived centuries of emigration, invasion, and persecution. It is more than the history of dance, however, with chapters on music, dance costumes, competitions, and the phenomenal revival. The book also defines the social and cultural significance of dance in Ireland and among the Irish Diaspora. For the smitten fan of Irish dance, there are instructions and illustrated steps to two elementary dances. Irish dance, which probably dates back to the Druids, is today on the universal stage and may be seen in the movie Titanic as well as in the mesmerizing stage shows Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Much more than mere entertainment or spectator sport, Irish dance attracts more than 1,000 international competitors annually to the World Championships. AUTHOR: Anne Farrall, Arthur Flynn
PUBLISHER: Pelican Publishing Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | A Japanese Touch for Your Home by Koji Yagi, Mark B. Williams, Ryo Hata
It's now possible to transform the living space of any Western-style residence with attractive Japanese-inspired motifs and accessories. Profusely illustrated with over 120 color plates and more than 200 black-and-white sketches, the guide includes floor plans, a section on do-it-yourself projects, and a list of useful organizations. AUTHOR: Koji Yagi, Mark B. Williams, Ryo Hata
PUBLISHER: Kodansha America, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Spring's Awakening by Eric Bentley, Frank Wedekind
Spring`s Awakening is a tragi-comedy of teenage sex. Its fourteen-year-old heroine, Wendla, is killed by abortion pills. The young Moritz, terrorized by the world around him, and especially by his teachers, shoots himself. The ending seems likely to be the suicide of Moritz`s friend, Melchior, but in a confrontation with a mysterious stranger (the famous Masked Man) he finally manages to shed his illusions and face the consequences. AUTHOR: Eric Bentley, Frank Wedekind
PUBLISHER: Applause Theatre Book Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Draw Real Animals! by Lee Hammond
Do your drawings look more like one-dimensional cartoon characters than real animals? With this step-by-step guide, you'll be creating realistic drawings of your pets and other animals in no time! The secret is seeing and drawing animals as simple shapes that fit together like a puzzle. Next, you create a convincing sense of dimension with shading. It's that easy! Moving on to the details, Hammond shows you how to accurately draw different kinds of eyes and noses; various types of hair and fur - from a squirrel's tail to a lion's mane; animal textures - including the wrinkles of an elephant's skin, scales on a fish and the muscular build of a horse; the intricate patterns on frogs, zebras, birds and other animals; and backgrounds - including how to use contrast close up and how to make distant things look soft and far away. AUTHOR: Lee Hammond
PUBLISHER: F & W Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Raised in Captivity by Nicky Silver
America prides itself on being a child-centered society, and the notion of family values has become a touchstone of establishment politics. Yet a close look at many actual circumstances of American life reveals a society that favors powerful adults over needy children. That, in a nutshell, is the central argument of Raised in Captivity , and Lucia Hodgson backs up her cri de coeur with hard evidence provided by the latest trends in politics, economics, social theory, and jurisprudence. The author, who directs a children's study center in Santa Monica and is a consultant to the Harvard Project on Schooling and Children, is convinced that it is terrifying, difficult and dangerous to be a child in this society. With this book, she should convince many readers, as well. AUTHOR: Nicky Silver
PUBLISHER: Theatre Communications Group, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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