The Mall in Washington, 1791-1991
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Edited by Richard Longstreth; With a new introduction by Theres O'Malley; Contributors: J. Carter Brown, Jean Paul Carlhian, Norma Evenson, Thomas S. Hines, Daniel Urban Kiley, Richard Longstreth, Gyo Obata, Therese O'Malley, Jon A. Peterson, et al.
Featuring fourteen essays by prominent historians, architects, and leaders of some of Washington, D.C.’s most important institutions, this book explores the Mall’s origins and growth as well as the shifting political forces and cultural values that have shaped it. Over 140 illustrations help to tell the story of the site, including beautiful vintage maps, prints, and drawings, in addition to numerous contemporary documentary and historical photographs.
Originally published in 1991, The Mall in Washington features a new introduction discussing recent developments on the Mall.
Studies in the History of Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
Contributors: J. Carter Brown, Jean Paul Carlhian, Norma Evenson, Thomas S. Hines, Daniel Urban Kiley, Richard Longstreth, Gyo Obata, Therese O`Malley, Jon A. Peterson, Pamela Scott, Robert A. M. Stern with Raymond W. Gastil, David C. Streatfield, and Richard Guy Wilson
Publication Date: January 11, 2003
Publishing Partner: Studies in the History of Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
103 b/w + 37 color illus.