Vitruvius Scoticus: Plans, Elevations, and Sections of Public Buildings, Noblemen's and Gentlemen's Houses in Scotland

by William Adam

This classic portfolio uses elevations, floor plans, and other line drawings by Scotland's first great classical architect to document the high Scottish style of the eighteenth century. It was assembled by William Adam (1689-1748), whose sons were the developers of the "Adam style," and published posthumously in 1812. The elder Adam designed, extended, and remodeled numerous country homes and undertook many public contracts. Vitruvius Scoticus's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486473074
• ISBN13: 9780486473079
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 11.8"