Wall Mirrors » Neoclassical http://thewallmirrors.com The Most Extraordinary Designer, Floor, Vanity, Decorative And Antique Wall Mirrors Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:28:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Adams Style Mirrors http://thewallmirrors.com/archives/adams-style-mirrors http://thewallmirrors.com/archives/adams-style-mirrors#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:01:52 +0000 Admin http://thewallmirrors.com/?p=5 Mirror, Robert Adam, 1770-71. Museum no. W.6 1991RA-198x300Scottish Neoclassical architect Robert Adam transformed a new style in England that we know as Neoclassicalism.   In 1758 he teamed up with brother James Adam and focused focused on designing complete schemes fully decorated and furnished.   Although palladian design was popular in Adams time, he brought forward elements of classical Roman design alongside Greek, Byzantine and Baroque styles, which shaped the architectural style of his time.    His most famous designs are said to be based on Etruscan vase decorations.  He is considered by many to be the greatest architect of the late 18thcentury, and his work influenced the development of Western architecture, both in Europe and in North America.  In North America, the Federal style owes much to neoclassicism that Adam shaped. (Read More.....)

]]> Mirror, Robert Adam, 1770-71. Museum no. W.6 1991RA-198x300Scottish Neoclassical architect Robert Adam transformed a new style in England that we know as Neoclassicalism.   In 1758 he teamed up with brother James Adam and focused focused on designing complete schemes fully decorated and furnished.   Although palladian design was popular in Adams time, he brought forward elements of classical Roman design alongside Greek, Byzantine and Baroque styles, which shaped the architectural style of his time.    His most famous designs are said to be based on Etruscan vase decorations.  He is considered by many to be the greatest architect of the late 18thcentury, and his work influenced the development of Western architecture, both in Europe and in North America.  In North America, the Federal style owes much to neoclassicism that Adam shaped. (Read More.....)

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