Adam StyleIn the mid-Georgian era, between 1750 and 1785, a form of domestic neo-classicism arose that came to be named after the outstanding architect of the period, Robert Adam. This book contains examples of that style, and shows the ways in which they were designed and decorated. |
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Preface | 7 |
Chapter One Adam Style | 30 |
Chapter Two The Architectural Shell | 58 |
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