Robert Adam & His Brothers: Their Lives, Work & Influence On English Architecture Decoration And Furniture
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 Swarbrick
Binding: Hardback
Published: B.T.BATSFORD LTD., 1915
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some marks on boards. Stained prelims and book block. Internally sound.
This authoritative volume chronicles the profound impact of Robert Adam and his brothers on 18th-century English architecture, decoration, and furniture. It meticulously details their innovative designs and the enduring legacy they forged across numerous stately homes and public buildings. The text presents a comprehensive overview of their lives and professional endeavors, illustrating how their neoclassical style redefined British aesthetics. Readers will gain insight into the intricate craftsmanship and artistic vision that characterized the Adam family's contributions to design. This essential work uncovers the lasting influence of their distinctive architectural language, which continues to inspire and captivate.
Author: John Swarbrick
Binding: Hardback
Published: B.T.BATSFORD LTD., 1915
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some marks on boards. Stained prelims and book block. Internally sound.
This authoritative volume chronicles the profound impact of Robert Adam and his brothers on 18th-century English architecture, decoration, and furniture. It meticulously details their innovative designs and the enduring legacy they forged across numerous stately homes and public buildings. The text presents a comprehensive overview of their lives and professional endeavors, illustrating how their neoclassical style redefined British aesthetics. Readers will gain insight into the intricate craftsmanship and artistic vision that characterized the Adam family's contributions to design. This essential work uncovers the lasting influence of their distinctive architectural language, which continues to inspire and captivate.