American Period Discussion Post

My classmate Kristina P went on to discuss detail about the later American Era by talking about The Federal Period, the Shaker Period, and the Victorian Period. The Federal Period was known as the revival or neoclassical era. The Monticello House where Thomas Jefferson lived in Virginia is a prime example of the federal era design. During the Shaker Period interiors were sparse, clean, and well ordered. The homes were known to have round barn exteriors. Ladder back chairs were a significant item in this time period. Lastly, the Victorian Period was a time of mass production. Architecture was elaborate, romantic and emotional. The interiors reflected how wealthy the owners of the space were by the detailed interior. There were bright exteriors and known to have two staircases; one for the servants and one for the owners. Ironically for how bright and cheery the design appeared a lot of the design was Gothic inspired. 

My friend Dana commented on the fact that the Early American/ Colonial Period, Georgian Period, Post Colonial or Federal Period, Greek Revival Period, and Victorian Period are all apart of this one large American era. She stated that the different times had interested her because when there is a major shift, there are a bunch of different things happening in terms of government, interior design, social classes, and religion. Also, Dana had made a very good point, these homes are so interesting during this time because they are from the same period but represent entirely different things. Settlers from different areas brought in their own design styles from their country, and it was adapted into something entirely new!

Learn more about their blogs at:
http://www.history1kmp.blogspot.com/ -Kristina P
http://www.fcs338dthomas.blogspot.com/p/americas.html -Dana