Overview

Cornices of Charleston: The Paintings of Susan Romaine & Photography of Jack Alterman, is a visual celebration of Charleston, South Carolina’s historic architecture, highlighting the ornate cornices and decorative details atop the city’s buildings. Photographer Jack Alterman captures these architectural features through photography, while painter Susan Romaine offers artistic interpretations of them. Together, their work gives readers a fresh perspective on familiar Charleston landmarks and the craftsmanship that helped shape the city’s distinctive character. The book includes an introduction by artist John Carroll Doyle and a foreword by historian Harlan Greene.