Among the 18th centurys most influential architectural designers and writers; Abraham Swan defined many conventions of English rococo detail. This reprint of an extremely rare and classic stylebook; compiled by the English architect nearly 250 years ago; provides outstanding examples of Palladian and Georgian architecture and design in colonial America and England.Included are floor plans; detailed elevations; and drawings for cornices; mouldings; and other decorative elements that demonstrate Swans unique style. Designed; in his words; more for "Gentlemen of moderate Fortunes than of great Estates who may be inclined to build Houses;" Swans designs featured such aesthetic touches as double staircases; elegant entryways; and two or three floors with spacious galleries; salons; and dressing rooms.Invaluable to architectural historians and designers; this splendid stylebook will delight devotees of early English Georgian and American domestic architecture and interior design; cultural historians; artists; and craftworkers.
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