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Regency Style
A comprehensive and stimulating book on this uniquely attractive style.
Steven Parissien
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Price: USD$39.95
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Overview
- A comprehensive survey of the Regency period (1780-1837), when the English fascination with interior decoration first emerged as a popular occupation for both the wealthy and the average house owner
- Traces the evolution of the eclectic, quintessentially British style, as it combined influences of the antique and the exotic with the technological innovations of the day
- Examines the Regency house of England and America from the outside in, from its architectural shell and its windows, doors and ironwork to the decoration, colour schemes and furniture for each room
- Brings to life the work of such key designers as John Soane and Thomas Hope
Specifications
- Paperback
- English
- 290 x 250 mm, 11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in
- 240 pp
- 205 colour illustrations, 74 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714834542
- ISBN-10: 0714834548
About the book
The Regency period (c.1780-1837) saw the development of what is today one of the most popular styles in architecture and design. The combined influences of the antique and the exotic, together with the technological innovations of the day, produced a sophisticated style that was eclectic but also quintessentially British. By examining the constituent parts of the Regency house in England and America - its architecture, doors and windows, plasterwork and ironwork, colours and coverings, services, furniture and gardens - this comprehensive and stimulating book will inspire not only the owners of period houses but also anyone with an interest in this uniquely attractive style.
In The Press
'An outstanding work of reference and beauty.' (Interiors Magazine)
'The two [along with Adam Style] most stunning art books of the year.' (Sir Roy Strong, Sunday Express)
About the author(s)
Steven Parissien is the Director of Sotheby's Institute, London. He is also the author of Station to Station, Adam Style and Palladian Style, all published by Phaidon.
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