The architecture of Robert and James Adam (1758-1794) vol II
Bolton, Arthur T. (Arthur Thomas), 1864-1922
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In the course of this work the author visited and described the buildings in this book and spent a great deal of time studying the Adam Drawings in the Soane Collection. The result is a comprehensive look into the works of one of Scotland's most famous architects, giving the reader a deeper understanding of the ideas and processes involved in the production of some of the most beautiful examples of 18th century architecture.
Main title:
The architecture of Robert and James Adam (1758-1794) vol II / Arthur T. Bolton.
Imprint:
London : Country Life, 1922.
Collation:
xiii., 361 p., 92 p., vii. : plans., photos., illus., ; 40 cm.
Contents:
Part III:Chapter XVII. Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, W., Chapter XVIII. The Adelphi and society of arts, Chapter XIX. Three typical London Houses: Chandos, Wynn and Derby, Chapter XX. The Fete Pavilion at The Oaks, Epsom, Chapter XXII. Mansfield Street, W. 1770 ; Prtland Place, W., 1773 and 1776-81 ; Fitzroy Square, W., 1790Part IV:Chapter XXIII. Nostel Priory, near Wakefield in Yorkshire, Chapter XXIV. Newby Hall, near Ripon, Yorkshire, Chapter XXV. Mistley Hall, Church and proposed Sea Bathing Pavilion, Chapter XXVI. Saltram and Mamhead, Devonshire, Chapter XXVII. Brasted, near Sevenoaks, Kent, Chapter XXVIII. Cambridge, Chapter XXIX. Mrs. Fitzherbert's first house at Brighton.Part V:Chapter XXX. Introduction : Robert Adam in Scotland, Chapter XXXI. The work of Robert Adam in Edinburgh, Chapter XXXII. The Register House of Scotland, Edinburgh, Chapter XXXIII. Edinburgh University and the Merchant Hall, Chapter XXXIV. Mellerstain, Berwickshire, Chapter XXXV. Culzean, Ayrshire, Chapter XXXVI. Newliston, West LothianPart VI:Chapter XXXVII. FurniturePart VII:Appendix A. Three original letters from Robert Adam at Rome, 1756-57, Appendix B. The wills of Robert, james and William Adam. Inscriptions on the family tomb at Edinburgh, Appendix C. Three Adam sales, 1773, 1818, 1821, Appendix D. Bills of charges and priced schedules of building works at Shelburne (now Lansdowne) house, Bowood, Arlington Street, Moor Park, etc., List of works consulted, Topographical index to the collection of Adam drawings in the Sir John Soane Museum, and cross index of clients' names.
Dewey class:
720
Language:
English
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BRN:
3436065