James Gibbs
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Terry Friedman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly work chronicles the influential career of James Gibbs, a pivotal figure in 18th-century British architecture. It presents a meticulous examination of his significant contributions, from the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields to the Radcliffe Camera. The author uncovers the stylistic evolution and theoretical underpinnings of Gibbs's designs, illustrating his unique blend of Baroque and Palladian elements. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the architect's impact on the Georgian landscape and his enduring legacy.
Author: Terry Friedman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly work chronicles the influential career of James Gibbs, a pivotal figure in 18th-century British architecture. It presents a meticulous examination of his significant contributions, from the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields to the Radcliffe Camera. The author uncovers the stylistic evolution and theoretical underpinnings of Gibbs's designs, illustrating his unique blend of Baroque and Palladian elements. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the architect's impact on the Georgian landscape and his enduring legacy.