Without doubt the most brilliant architectural innovator of his day, Sir John Soane RA (1753-1837) displayed a remarkable ability to adapt and modernise the language of classical architecture. The range of his built designs, from the ingenuity of his own house in Lincoln's Inn Fields (later left in trust to the nation) to the opulence and originality of the Bank of England, places him on a par with other leading European Neoclassicists, such as Ledoux and Schinkel. His architectural vocabulary remains influential to this ...
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Without doubt the most brilliant architectural innovator of his day, Sir John Soane RA (1753-1837) displayed a remarkable ability to adapt and modernise the language of classical architecture. The range of his built designs, from the ingenuity of his own house in Lincoln's Inn Fields (later left in trust to the nation) to the opulence and originality of the Bank of England, places him on a par with other leading European Neoclassicists, such as Ledoux and Schinkel. His architectural vocabulary remains influential to this day. This landmark publication considers the legacy of Soane's architectural achievements, as well as his life and public role. It reproduces over one hundred of Soane's drawings and contains specially commissioned photographs of his original models and existing buildings. Contributors discuss all of the architect's major commissions, including the Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Law Courts at Westminster, and the Bank of England. AUTHOR: Among the contributors are Margaret Richardson, a former director of Sir John Soane's Museum, London, and Mary-Anne Stevens, an independent curator. Stevens was Director of Academic Affairs at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. Other authors include Robin Middleton, Gillian Darley, Ptolemy Dean, and more. SELLING POINTS: . A roster of expert authors examine every aspect of Soane's career and legacy . Individual chapters focus on the design and construction of Soane's most renowned works, including London's Law Courts, the Bank of England, and Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire . Illustrated with diagrams and architectural models, as well as beautiful photographs showing the extraordinary interiors and exteriors of Soane s buildings 400 colour
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. Folio-over 12-15" tall. Large format hardcover, folio size volume bound in red cloth lettered in gold on spine, in publisher's dust-jacket. 299 pages. Chronology, Chronological List of Soane's Building Projects, Bibliography, Glossary, Index. Profusely illustrated throughout with color and black and white photographs, models, plans and drawings. First edition, published to coincide with the eponymously named exhibition held at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. 11 September-3 December1999. Containing contributions by important Soane scholars and wonderfully illustrated with specially commissioned photographs of extant Soane buildings this title is a welcome addition to the library of any professional, scholar or devotee of 18th and 19th century neoclassical architecture. No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh, unmarked and near like new copy in like dust-jacket. Near fine in a near fine dust-jacket. No international shipping available for this title due to size and weight. Domestic Priority orders will require extra postage.
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