Republication of a classic 1926 study that looks at mouldings from historical, practical, aesthetic, and perceptual points of view. With the revival of interest in traditional design, practitioners, students, and historians have begun to study and use the vocabulary of forms that so enriched our architectural heritage. None are as ubiquitous as mouldings, yet an in-depth analysis of them has been absent. This book fills an important gap in the current discourse of building. 92 illustrations.
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In a world where moldings are perverted to legitimize the blown stucco artifice of "Mc Mansions", Casinos and Theme Parks, Walker's book on their proper use is quite relevant. A reprint of a guide from nearly a century ago (the word "restraint" is used frequently), aids the designer by referencing the classical sources with great depth and helps us understand the grammar with many illustration. Focusing on proportion, strength, shadow, and grace in the use of moldings. Great book.
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