The Library of Congress: Its Architecture and Decoration
Edited by John Young Cole and Henry Hope Reed

An expanded version of the original Classical America edition, this beautiful volume highlights the superb decorative painting and sculpture that places this building among the greatest achievements in American art and architecture. Superb photographs by Anne Day culminate in an extensive illustrated glossary.

Book details:

Includes essays by Henry Hope Reed, Pierce Rice, and others; traces the Library's history, shows the building's design, and describes its architectural details and ornaments

Publisher Info:
  • ISBN: 9780393300383
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
  • Size: 7.9 x 9.8 in
  • Pages: 216
  • Binding: Paperback
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