CLASSIC GEORGIAN STYLE - IMPORTADO

In Henrietta Spencer Churchill explores the Age of Elegance, a heritage strongly evident in her own classic style. She tours a variety of Georgian houses and estates throughout the British Isles to give a fascinating overview of the period. Looking first at the styles and fashions of the time, we are given a real sense of Jane Austen´s England -the refined elegance of the furniture, the classic lines of the architecture and the rolling slopes of Capability Brown´s landscapes. Next comes a detailed look at Georgian exterior elements, viewing the architecture in its parkland setting, examining town and country buildings, cottages and grand estates, courtyards and lodges, follies and outbuildings. Moving indoors, we look at the rooms in detail, from hallway to living room, staircase to bedroom, and at the furniture, mouldings, finishes and ornamental motifs that made the era unique. The final section in this invaluable source of Georgian style is a brief guide to the styles of the influential architects, cabinet-makers and craftsmen of the period, such as Robert Adam and George Hepplewhite, plus a palette of historic paint colours and period wallpapers. Illustrated with specially commissioned colour photographs and original architectural drawings, Classic Georgian Style is a valuable resource. Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill´s own decorating sense informs her authoritative discussion of the style, allowing an understanding of the spirit of period decoration and its place in today´s interiors. This is an essential guide for decorators, collectors and all those who cherish the classic elegance of Georgian England