The Art of Classical Details puts a magnifying glass to all of the corners, columns, and features that might otherwise go unnoticed-though their effect is still felt, even if unknowingly. Quest New York-based architect Phillip James Dodd offers design connoisseurs a veritable graduate course in architectural theory put into modern practice in The Art of Classical Details: Theory, Design, and Craftsmanship, a beautifully photographed volume devoted to residences that reflect an understanding of the role traditional forms, materials, and craft techniques play in shaping the buildings of the future. -- Marjorie E. Gage New York Spaces Magazine, July/August 2013 Those who believe that beauty lies in order, symmetry, and the characteristic geometric ornamentation of the classical style will enjoy this beautifully-illustrated volume. -- Natalia Lonchyna Arlis/ Na Reviews, July/August 2013 Dodd sets the tone for the wealth of knowledge packed in the pages to come. -- Phillip Dodd Dering Hall, December 20, 2013 This excellent new book by Phillip James Dodd offers satisfaction in a greater variety of ways than most works on architectural design would attempt, let alone achieve. -- Alvin Holm, Traditional Building October 2014