As one of the 18th century's most influential architecture writer/designers, Swan came to define many conventions of English rococo detail. Included here is a range of floor plans and detail elevations that demonstrates both Swan's unique style, as well as the types of homes prevalent in Georgian England and colonial America. 125 illustrations.
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Swan is a natural...:
I don't think balance, proportion and line can be taught. You either have it or you don't, but it definitely can be cultivated by exposure to construction challenges and real-world building. Swan practiced architecture based on a journeyman's experience with high 18th century design. His elevations are balanced and pleasing and his moulding details are sophisticated, stately and restrained. This is a must-have book for anyone who enjoys classic design or who wants to understand balance and restraint.
For architecture and 18th century history buffs:
This is a very useful book for those interested in the nitty-gritty of Georgian architecture: floor plans for houses of various sizes, drawings of ornamental bridges, and architectural details including designs for whole walls.
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