Adam Style - Softcover

Parissien, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071483453X ISBN 13: 9780714834535

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 1996

Synopsis

In the mid-Georgian era, 1750-1785, a form of domestic neo-classicism arose that came to named after the architect, Robert Adam. This book provides a survey of the Adam-style house from the outside in. It begins with the architectural shell and the styles for the windows, doors and ironwork, moving inside to discuss the decorative plasterwork, which is the hallmark of the style, colour schemes, furniture and details of upholstery and silver. The style was also influential in the developing United States, and this book looks not just at the great houses that represented the apogee of the style, but also at middle-class town houses in Britain and America, creating a work helpful for those involved in renovation and decor. Winner of the 1992 Apollo Book of the Year and the 1993 International Architecture Book Award from the American Institute of Architects.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

'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)

About this edition

• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 071483453X
• ISBN 13: 9780714834535
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240