Cantor Lectures Architecture Decoration by Arthur Thomas (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth, scholarly look at the lives, work, and impact on architecture of Scottish-born Robert Adam and his English contemporary, Sir John Soane. These architects' groundbreaking Neoclassical and Regency styles from the 1750s to 1830s revolutionized interior design in Britain, with influences that are still felt in the present day. The author comprehensively examines their philosophies and practices through an analysis of their iconic buildings, such as Syon House and the Bank of England, highlighting their innovations in planning, decoration, and the integration of classical motifs. The book also explores the broader context of their work within the Georgian and Regency eras, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Their impact on the architectural landscape of Britain during this era was profound, shaping the way in which people lived and interacted with their surroundings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1920 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 51 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 51 Language: English.