An engaging celebration of one of America's most picturesque architectural expressions, one that showcased the talents of builders who imbued their creations with a wealth of charm. Accompanying the lovely photography will be text that describes: the roots of the style, from Medieval Europe and Gothic cathedrals through Inigo Jones, Augustus Pugin, and the Gothic Revival; the role of the American Gothic, from the pattern books of Andrew Jackson Downing and Alexander Jackson Davis (Rural Residences, Victorian Cottage Residences, The Architecture of Country Houses) that inspired the style to the impact of the scroll saw, which allowed local builders to interpret Gothic Revival architectural details in wood, thus creating the Carpenter Gothic style; and the hallmarks of Carpenter Gothic, from sharply peaked gables to board-and-batten siding, peaked windows and doors, gingerbread trim on porches, stained glass windows, and decorated bargeboards, among other features. The primary focus will be on exterior architectural details in homes and carriage houses. decorative elements of the Carpenter Gothic style, from wallpapers to carpets and furnishings. Text will also discuss historic interiors, adapting the style for modern living, and floor plans, wallpapers, carpets, and furnishingsinspired by the Carpenter Gothic style.
