The American Period differs from the other periods we reviewed. The craftsmanship in the furniture in the architecture overall is something that differs this periods from others.
Many modern furniture and designs are inspired from this period. Furniture pieces from this period started becoming more purposeful and durable.
Curved legs, and arm rests are very iconic from this period. The use of different types of wood for the construction of furniture among with the use of stamped textiles are what makes the furniture from this period different.
Some of the most popular motifs from this period are eagles, floral, birds and stripes.
CURRENT APPLICATIONS:
American inspired dining room
Colonial American inspired
Colonial Revival Architecture
FROM ALI'S BLOG: From her blog I learned that Duncan Phyfe was a famous designer during this period, and the different styles of furniture that were created during this era.
FROM JESSICA'S BLOG: I learned the two different settlements, one in 1565 in Florida and the second one in 1607 in Virginia.
EC
I found this vimeo, it basically goes over the different changes American architecture and design went through during the different periods. It is only around two and a half minutes long, but it shows different styles homes and the narrators explains the changes more in depth.
http://video.about.com/architecture/History-of-American-Home-Design.htm
FROM JESSICA'S BLOG: I learned the two different settlements, one in 1565 in Florida and the second one in 1607 in Virginia.
EC
I found this vimeo, it basically goes over the different changes American architecture and design went through during the different periods. It is only around two and a half minutes long, but it shows different styles homes and the narrators explains the changes more in depth.
http://video.about.com/architecture/History-of-American-Home-Design.htm
