Sir John Soane's Museum, London
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1858944759 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 158 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Pierre Gauthier said On par with the Museum !. This book constitutes a virtual visit of London's unique Soane Museum preceded by a brief history of the founder's life and works.The superb photographs, taken of course when no visitors were present, actually allow for a better appreciation of many s. Photos of a Brilliant Original Rob Hardy When we lived in England we would regularly spend weekends in London. There was a huge range of things to see and do in the city, but most weekends we were there, we would go on repeat visits to Sir John Soane's Museum. It took us a while to get to it. The Hammer said This book is a must-have for architectural lovers!. Having visited the Soane Museum at least three times, I've been meaning to get my hands on this book but alas, British pounds are quite unfriendly to the American dollars. It's vivid, complete with wonderful photos showing what the museum looks like s
Those who do not know the Soane will run there once they've read it - THE ART NEWSPAPER A lively and scholarly account of a unique and idiosyncratic space - HOUSE & GARDEN . This book is a distillation of all that is wonderful about the compact and complex Sir John Soane's Museum - COUNTRY LIFE The book is valuable as the first detailed photographic record of the museum's appearance for 15 years - ART QUARTERLY A room-by-room guide that is beautifully shot - THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Those who know the Soane will love this book
There, in houses that embody both his architectural vision and his passion for collecting, Soane exhibited a marvellous array of artefacts, including an outstanding collection of plaster casts, and idiosyncratic items ranging from mummified cats to the sarcophagus of the Egyptian king Seti I. Soane intended the collection to be an 'Academy of Architecture' that would inspire students for generations to come, and today it continues to attract more than 90,000 visitors every year. Written by the present director of the museum and featuring specially commissioned photographs by Derry Moore, this absorbing account of a unique, perpetually surprising cabinet of curiosities offers a fascinating insight into the genius of an exceptional man.. The celebrated British architect Sir John Soane (1753 - 1837) created his extraordinary house-museum from three properties in Lincoln's Inn Fields, London
His work has appeared in numerous books and high-quality magazines, including World of Interiors. Tim Knox is Director of Sir John Soane's Museum, London. Derry Moore is a distinguished photographer of interiors and portraits.