
John Soan, Architect
Royal Academy of Arts (Publisher)
Published on 4. January 2017
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-910350-14-0 (ISBN)
Description
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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Edition
Revised ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 312 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
2077 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-910350-14-0 (9781910350140)
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Margaret Richardson is the former director of Sir John Soane s Museum, London. Mary Anne Stevens isan independent curator and the former director of academic affairs at the Royal Academy of Arts, London."