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The collections at Loggia explore select areas of study in art and art history, architecture and design, the decorative arts, industrial design, and classical studies such as Greek, Roman, and Celtic mythology.

Gardner's Art Through the Ages

This book is the classic reference for the study of art. It features a history of artists and their works, as well as lucid and engaging descriptions of the styles and periods of art history. Highly recommended for both students and scholars.

 

 

American Jeffersonian Architecture | an introduction to the period of Jeffersonian Architecture in America lasting from approximately 1790-1830.

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American Jeffersonian Architecture
Jeffersonian architecture was inspired by the work of Thomas Jefferson, combining the order and geometry of a pure Roman temple form.

• red brick construction
• main floor slightly elevated above ground level
• slender columns with smooth shafts
• a portico with pediment above
• simple, classical moldings painted white
• circular, oval, or octagonal room shapes
• arched window or opening located at pediment

a collection of features from A Momentary Vignette!

entasis | slight convex shape given to columns.
facade | the face of building.
frieze | band of low relief in entablature.
lintel | a horizontal support element at openings.

Reference
Bibliotheque | recommended books and timeless classics related to architecture, design, and art... from monographs of noted architects to reference books for students and professionals alike.

Loggia Forums | have a question about architectural history? Visit the Loggia Forums to share your thoughts in engaging discussions about the arts.


Arts & Crafts Design in America: A State-By-State Guide

The first guidebook of its kind, "Arts & Crafts Design in America" includes 250 detailed entries which describe sites open to the public and museum collections featuring whole-room interiors and objects.