John Soane, Architect: master of space and light

Physical description; 302 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans ; 31 cm. Notes; First published on the occasion of the exhibition ... Royal Academy of Arts, London, 11 September - 3 December 1999. Includes bibliographical references. Summary; Covering all of John Soane's major commissions, the essays in this book demonstrate the two dominant qualities that run through Soane's work: his distinctive handling of space (primarily his interiors); and the evolution of his abstracted linear style. His life and public role is also considered. Subjects; Soane, John 1753-1837 - Exhibitions. Soane, John Sir 1753-1837 - Exhibitions. Neoclassicism (Architecture) - England - Exhibitions. Neoclassicism (Architecture) - Great Britain - Exhibitions. Architecture - England - History - 19th century. Architecture - England - History - 18th century. Architects - Great Britain. Architecture, English - Exhibitions. Individual architects. c 1700 to c 1800 ; c 1800 to c 1900. ARCHITECTURE / Individual Architects & Firms / General. ARCHITECTURE / History / General.