Headfort House & Robert Adam: Drawings From The Collection Of Mr And Mrs Paul Mellon

Headfort House & Robert Adam: Drawings From The Collection Of Mr And Mrs Paul Mellon

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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
Binding: Paperback
Published: Royal Institute of British Architects, 1973

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Cover slightly worn and faded.

This scholarly volume presents a comprehensive study of Headfort House, a significant architectural masterpiece, and the profound influence of its designer, Robert Adam. The text meticulously chronicles Adam's innovative design principles and their application in this grand estate, offering readers an unparalleled look into 18th-century British architecture. It illustrates the intricate details of the house's construction and its historical context, providing a rich understanding of the period's aesthetic and structural achievements. The author, Robert Adam, offers an authoritative perspective on the subject, making this an essential resource for enthusiasts of architectural history.

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Description

Author: John Harris
Binding: Paperback
Published: Royal Institute of British Architects, 1973

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Cover slightly worn and faded.

This scholarly volume presents a comprehensive study of Headfort House, a significant architectural masterpiece, and the profound influence of its designer, Robert Adam. The text meticulously chronicles Adam's innovative design principles and their application in this grand estate, offering readers an unparalleled look into 18th-century British architecture. It illustrates the intricate details of the house's construction and its historical context, providing a rich understanding of the period's aesthetic and structural achievements. The author, Robert Adam, offers an authoritative perspective on the subject, making this an essential resource for enthusiasts of architectural history.