Week 13- Late English Renaissance- Neoclassic
This week in History of Interiors we learned about the English Period, Late Renaissance-Neoclassic , which was from 1750-1830. A man by the name of Robert Adam rejected the Palladian style, and instead was a Neoclassic Architect, Interior Designer, and Furniture Maker inspired by the classical antiquity . In the beginning of Adam’s career, he had a very bold and masculine style creating large scale classical forms . W hile in the second half of his career his style became more delicate, having a feminine touch. He incorporated classical columns, domes, and panels ornamented with classical motifs in his architecture . Creating symmetrical formal designs, that encompass unity and painte d surfaces throughout. His furniture was often formed from satinwood as displayed in the picture below. Adam's Satin Wood Shield Back Chair Modern Day Application Adam truly did enjoy incorporating color into his designs both in the ceilings, w alls, and floors ...
