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Describe your latest book/project/work. I've been studying the life and work of photographer W. Eugene Smith for 13 years. My first book (Dream... Continue »
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    The Jazz Loft Project: Photographs and Tapes of W. Eugene Smith from 821 Sixth Avenue, 1957-1965

    Sam Stephenson and W. Eugene Smith
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Adam Style

by Steven Parissien

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Publisher Comments:

Whether you own a period house, or your interest in period interiors is professional, this book will be a constant source of information as well as a beautiful possession.

Synopsis:

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.

Synopsis:

In 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.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780714834535
Author:
Parissien, Steven
Publisher:
Phaidon Press
Subject:
History - General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Interior decoration
Subject:
Design - Decorative
Subject:
Arts, decorative and crafts
Subject:
Architecture - Specific Styles
Subject:
History - Specific Styles
Subject:
Decorative arts
Publication Date:
April 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
11.42x9.98x.97 in. 3.23 lbs.
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