The period saw the growth of a distinct and trained architectural profession; before the mid-century "the high-sounding title, 'architect' was adopted by anyone who could get away with it". But most buildings were still designed by builders and landlords together, and the wide spread of Georgian architecture, and the Georgian styles of design more generally, came from dissemination through pattern books and inexpensive suites of engravings. This contrasted with earlier styles, which were primarily disseminated among craftsmen through the direct experience of the apprenticeship system. Authors such as the prolific William Halfpenny (active 1723–1755) received editions in America as well as Britain. From the mid-18th century, Georgian styles were assimilated into an architectural vernacular that became part and parcel of the training of every architect, designer, builder, carpenter, mason and plasterer, from Edinburgh to Maryland. COUNT 5
QSN1 What high sounding title was adopted by anyone who could get away with it? ANS1 architect QSN2 How did most Georgian design styles disseminate? ANS2 pattern books and inexpensive suites of engravings QSN3 How did styles disseminate before Georgian architecture? ANS3 the apprenticeship system QSN4 Which American author received editions of Georgian architecture? ANS4 William Halfpenny QSN5 What years were William Halfpenny active? ANS5 1723–1755