John Russell Pope Architect of Empire Bedford Rizzoli HC

by Steven M. Bedford

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John Russell Pope is widely regarded as one of America's finest and most influential classical architects. This comprehensive and richly illustrated book offers the first in-depth survey of his remarkable body of work, providing readers with a detailed look at his architectural legacy. Spanning projects from 1910 to 1937, the book showcases some of Pope’s most iconic designs and contributions to American and international architecture. The volume features a diverse array of projects, including the Jefferson Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, Constitution Hall, the National Archives, and the Temple of the Scottish Rite in Washington, D.C. It also highlights significant works in New York such as the Frick Collection and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Internationally, it covers the Duveen Sculpture Gallery at the British Museum, which houses the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, as well as the Sculpture Hall at the Tate Gallery in London. Additionally, the book explores residential projects like mansions for the Vanderbilts and Marshall Field, along with campus plans for Yale University and Johns Hopkins University. Steven McLeod Bedford traces Pope’s career from his early education through his rise as a leading figure in classical architecture. The book examines every facet of Pope’s architectural output, including residential, commercial, museum, and monument projects. It is richly illustrated with archival photographs and features Jonathan Wallen’s never-before-published

• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
• Year: 1998
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0847820866
• Condition: Very Good

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