Robert Adam His Brothers

Author : Colin Thom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2019
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1848023596

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Robert Adam is perhaps the best known of all British architects, the only one whose name denotes both a style and an era. The new decorative language he introduced at Kedleston and Syon around 1760 put him at the forefront of dynamic changes taking place in 18th-century British architecture. His later claim that his practice with his brother James had effected 'a kind of revolution' in design was no idle boast. Their style dominated the later Georgian period and their influence was widespread, not only in Western Europe but in Russia and North America. But for such a well-known figure, much of Robert Adam's art still remains poorly understood. This new study, based on papers given at a Georgian Group symposium in 2015, looks afresh at many aspects of the Adam brothers' oeuvre, such as interior planning, their use of colour, the influence of classical sources, their involvement in the art market, town planning and building speculation, and Robert Adam's late picturesque drawings and castle designs - all within the context of the Adam family background and their personal and working relationships. The Scottish architecture of Robert and James's older brother, John, is also assessed. There are essays by established Adam experts as well as contributions from a younger generation of historians and postdoctoral scholars, one of the book's aims being to stimulate further research on the Adams' contribution to British architecture, art and design.

Author : Robert Adam,James Adam
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780486156972

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The Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam by Robert Adam,James Adam Pdf

One of the most celebrated books in architectural history, this volume consists of 106 illustrated plates that influenced generations of British and American architectural and furniture designs.

Author : John B 1879 Swarbrick
Publisher : Legare Street Press
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Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1017053863

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Robert Adam & His Brothers by John B 1879 Swarbrick Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : JOHN. SWARBRICK
Publisher : Unknown
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Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033489190

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ROBERT ADAM HIS BROTHERS by JOHN. SWARBRICK Pdf

Author : John Swarbrick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1915
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015014064201

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Robert Adam & His Brothers by John Swarbrick Pdf

A dandelion in the garden of an autocratic rose-fancier triumphs over the threat of extinction.

Author : Ariyuki Kondo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317322511

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Robert and James Adam, Architects of the Age of Enlightenment by Ariyuki Kondo Pdf

During the second half of the eighteenth century British architecture moved away from the dominant school of classicism in favour of a more creative freedom of expression. At the forefront of this change were architect brothers Robert and James Adam. Kondo’s work places them within the context of eighteenth-century intellectual thought.

Author : John Swarbrick
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1723246964

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Robert Adam and His Brothers by John Swarbrick Pdf

THE Essay which gained the Architectural Association Essay Prize for the Session 1902-3, on "The Life, Work and Influence of Robert Adam and His Brothers," by Mr. John Swarbrick, after appearing in the pages of Architectural Association Notes, has been reprinted in pamphlet form, of which a copy has been sent to us. Though in general we should not devote a separate article to the review of a pamphlet, Mr. Swarbrick's careful and well-written monograph on the subject, for which he deserves all credit, affords an opportunity for a consideration of a career which formed an important chapter in the history of modern English architecture, and to which there is nothing analogous in the modern developments of Renaissance architecture in any other country. To weigh correctly the reputation enjoyed by the Brothers Adam, and to assign them their position among the architects of the XVIIIth century, is not, as Mr. Swarbrick confesses, an entirely easy matter. He has nevertheless attempted a short estimate of their influence, although the greater part of his essay is occupied with a comprehensive review of their work and career, compiled, as the appendix shows, from a great variety of sources. The task is difficult, it is further explained, in consequence of the diverse character of their undertakings. This, in a sense, is so. And it is perhaps only by considering their works as a whole, as the Adams themselves treated them, that we are likely to arrive at a result.... --The Builder, Volume 87

Author : John Swarbrick
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0331498901

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Robert Adam His Brothers by John Swarbrick Pdf

Excerpt from Robert Adam His Brothers: Their Lives, Work Influence on English Architecture, Decoration and Furniture Some years have elapsed since I was invited to become the author Of this book. Then I was filled with admiration for some Of the finest works Of the brothers; for long I had been generally familiar with their best known undertakings and with the collection of engravings of their work. Published in the eighteenth Century and at the beginning of the nineteenth, but these had hitherto failed to convey to me an adequate conception of their remarkable ability as designers. It was not until I saw the actual works. That have been preserved with care in many of the great houses Of this country, that I became able to properly appreciate the value Of their work. And to ascertain the true position of the brothers among the architects and art workers Of their day. In addition to visiting the works Of the brothers in London and the vicinity, I have familiarised myself with examples in the more distant parts Of the provinces, as well as in both Scotland and Ireland. I have also been able, whilst upon the Continent, to pay Visits to most of the places at which both Robert and James Adam Stayed, when engaged abroad upon study and research; and in these and Similar ways I have sought to do what in me lay to render this book more useful and of greater interest. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Frances Sands
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781784914639

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Robert Adam’s London by Frances Sands Pdf

The iconic eighteenth-century architect Robert Adam was based in London for more than half of his life and made more designs for this one city than anywhere else in the world. This book reviews a wide variety of his designs for London, highlighting lesser-known buildings as well as familiar ones.

Author : John Swarbrick
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1293465224

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Robert Adam & His Brothers by John Swarbrick Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : John Warbrick
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1359740376

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Robert Adam & His Brothers; Their Lives, Work & Influence on English Architecture, Decoration and Furniture by John Warbrick Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Alan Andrew Tait
Publisher : Scala Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015080825949

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The Adam Brothers in Rome by Alan Andrew Tait Pdf

Robert and James Adam dominated British architecture for the second half of the 18th century. The key period in the development of the Adam style was their time as Grand Tourists in Italy - three years for Robert, four for James. As architects they studied and drew after the Antique, as Grand Tourists they formed a vast collection of paintings and drawings. It was this collection that was sold during the years 1765-1821. The drawings themselves were acquired by Sir John Soane in 1833 for his new Museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. These drawings, together with the brothers' fascinating letters and James's journal, form a unique picture. This book gives an account of the brothers' aspirations and achievements in making their Grand Tours, tracing James's role as well as Robert's. The way in which they composed their architecture and even the manner in which they drew in watercolour and wash was the achievement of these years as Grand Tourists. AUTHOR: Professor Tait is an art historian with a particular interest in 18th-century architecture and landscape. He published a survey of the Soane Adam collection in 1996, Robert Adam, the Creative Mind. He is also the author of Robert Adam: drawings and imagination (1993). SELLING POINTS: *First of a planned series of five illustrated books on the works of the Adam brothers held at Sir John Soane's Museum (25 September 2008 to 14 February 2009), described by Robert Adam as 'the whole Soul, Body and Guts' of their architecture *The text by world-renowned art historian Professor Alan Tait accompanies the stunning reproduction of 1,000 or so drawings, including many that have never been published before *These drawings, together with the brothers' personal letters and James's journal make up a remarkable document for all those interested in 18th-century architecture and Italy 115 colour & 11 b/w illustrations

Author : Dana Arnold
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134532315

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Reading Architectural History by Dana Arnold Pdf

Architectural history is more than just the study of buildings. Architecture of the past and present remains an essential emblem of a distinctive social system and set of cultural values and as a result it has been the subject of study of a variety of disciplines. But what is architectural history and how should we read it? Reading Architectural History examines the historiographic and socio/cultural implications of the mapping of British architectural history with particular reference to eighteenth - and nineteenth-century Britain. Discursive essays consider a range of writings from biographical and social histories to visual surveys and guidebooks to examine the narrative structures of histories of architecture and their impact on perception adn understanding of the architecture of the past. Alongside this, each chapter cites canonical histories juxtaposed with a range of social and cultural theorists, to reveal that these writings are richer than we have perhaps recognised and that architectural production in this period can in interrogated in the same way as that from more recent past - and can be read in a variety of ways. The essays and texts combine to form an essential course reader for methods and critical approached to architectural history, and more generally as examples of the kind of evidence used in the formation of architectural histories, while also offering a thematic introduction to architecture in Britain and its social and cultural meaning.

Author : David King
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135142483

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Complete Works of Robert and James Adam and Unbuilt Adam by David King Pdf

This volume is a unique compendium of the works of Robert and James Adam, both built and unbuilt. It includes 900 illustrations. The Complete Works of Robert and James Adam is reprinted here in its entirety, updated and corrected. This title covers every one of the 230 or so built works, including 12 that have been recently discovered. It is complemented by a completely new title, Unbuilt Adam. This mentions all the brothers' important unbuilt projects, and it discusses and illustrates 130 of them. This volume gives an exceptionally thorough review of the brothers' designs. From public buildings to country houses, and monuments to ceilings, it is well informed and erudite. It provides a mine of information for both the expert and the general reader, and it uses the works covered to give an understanding of the Adam manner.

Author : John Swarbrick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1462285244

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Robert Adam and His Brothers by John Swarbrick Pdf

Hardcover reprint of the original 1916 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. All foldouts have been masterfully reprinted in their original form. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Swarbrick, John. Robert Adam & His Brothers; Their Lives, Work & Influence On English Architecture, Decoration And Furniture. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Swarbrick, John. Robert Adam & His Brothers; Their Lives, Work & Influence On English Architecture, Decoration And Furniture, . London: B. T. Batsford, 1916. Subject: Adam, Robert, 1728-1792