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Physical description; 240 pages : illustrations (some color) ; decorated endpapers; 30 cm. Series; Life Style Series. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-236) and index. Contents; The age of Adam -- Adam style -- The architectural shell -- Fixtures and fittings -- Services -- Colours and coverings -- Furniture -- Revivals. Summary; In the mid-Georgian era, between 1750 and 1785, a form of domestic neo-classicism arose that came to be named after the outstanding architect of the period, Robert Adam. This book contains examples of that style, and shows the ways in which they were designed and decorated. In the mid-Georgian era, between 1750 and 1785, a form of domestic neo-classicism arose that came to be named after the outstanding architect of the period, Robert Adam. This book contains examples of that style, and shows the ways in which they were designed and decorated. Subjects; Adam, Robert 1728-1792 - Criticism and interpretation. Adam, Robert 1728-1792 - Influence. Architecture, Domestic - Great Britain. Neoclassicism (Architecture) - Great Britain. Architecture, Modern - 17th-18th centuries - Great Britain. Decoration and ornament - Great Britain - Neoclassicism. Architecture - Great Britain - History - 18th century. Architecture, Georgian. Architecture - 17th-18th centuries - Great Britain. - History. Interior decoration - History - 18th century. Residences - Interiors - Decoration. Architecture - Domestic - British Isles - 18th century. Interiors and interior decoration - British Isles - 18th century. Individual artists ; Home furnishing & decoration ; Architecture. c 1700 to c 1800. DESIGN / Decorative Arts.
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Steven Parissien is the Director of Sotheby's Institute, London, and the author of Regency Style, Palladian Style and Station to Station, all published by Phaidon.
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'A beautiful, highly original book from Phaidon Press - a groundbreaking book.' (Apollo) 'This volume, through a wonderful variety of graphic and photographic materials, examines the typical Adam-style house from its outer shell through the plasterwork and fittings, colors, furnishings and textiles.' (Jury of American Institute of Architecture)
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- PublisherPHAIDON PRESS
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0714827274
- ISBN 13 9780714827278
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages240
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