Inigo Jones: Complete Architectural Drawings

Inigo Jones: Complete Architectural Drawings

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: John Harris And Gordon Higgott
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Drawing Center, New York, 1989

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Possibly signed.

This authoritative volume chronicles the entire surviving architectural oeuvre of Inigo Jones, presenting a meticulous collection of his designs. It illustrates the breadth of his genius, from grand public buildings to intricate decorative schemes, offering unparalleled insight into the development of English Palladianism. The scholarly text, meticulously compiled by Harris and Higgott, contextualizes each drawing within Jones's career and the broader architectural landscape of his era. Readers will discover the foundational influence of his work on British architecture, revealing the precision and vision that defined his unique contribution. This essential reference work is indispensable for scholars and enthusiasts of architectural history.

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Description

Author: John Harris And Gordon Higgott
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Drawing Center, New York, 1989

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Possibly signed.

This authoritative volume chronicles the entire surviving architectural oeuvre of Inigo Jones, presenting a meticulous collection of his designs. It illustrates the breadth of his genius, from grand public buildings to intricate decorative schemes, offering unparalleled insight into the development of English Palladianism. The scholarly text, meticulously compiled by Harris and Higgott, contextualizes each drawing within Jones's career and the broader architectural landscape of his era. Readers will discover the foundational influence of his work on British architecture, revealing the precision and vision that defined his unique contribution. This essential reference work is indispensable for scholars and enthusiasts of architectural history.