Adam Style; Author: Parissien, Steven; Paperback

Author: Parissien, Steven
Paperback; 209 Colour and 13 B&w Illustrations, Glossary, Fur
240 pages
Published: May 1996
Phaidon Press Ltd
ISBN: 071483453X

In the mid-Georgian era, between 1750 and 1785, a delightful form of domestic Neo-Classicism arose that came to be named after the outstanding architect of the period, Robert Adam. This fascinating book takes the reader through typical houses of the time, in England and America, showing the way in which they were designed, decorated and furnished. It is packed with visual details and stunning colour images conjuring up a period, and a style, that has never lost its appeal.Covers ypical houses of the time in England and America, showing how they were designed,decorated,and furnished. Winner of two design books awards on publication Covers ypical houses of the time in England and America, showing how they were designed,decorated,and furnished. Winner of two design books awards on publicationIn the mid-Georgian era, between 1750-1785, a form of domestic neo-classicism arose that came to named after the architect, Robert Adam. This book provides a survey of typical houses of the time. Winner of the 1992 Apollo Book of the Year and the 1993 International Architecture Book Award.