Robert Adam was born in Scotland, July 3, 1728-year. His father was a famous architect, loved his profession and was able to interest her own sons (Robert, his older brother John and younger brother James). Growing up, the boys went to his father's footsteps. Each received a proper education.
In the 1754th year, Robert went to Rome, where he enrolled in architecture courses, and within five years studied skill.
After graduation, Robert opened his own business.
His talent would be undeniable. The result of work by Robert Adam are numerous architectural works, as well as stunning furniture, that Robert created with great pleasure. His style became known as "Adam style" and was soon recognized as one of the leading masters of upholstery of upholstered furniture.
In 1776 to the year of Robert Adam published a book in which he presented a variety of furniture projects, as well as numerous options for decorative purposes, including the luxurious upholstery and other components of the perfect interior. By creating their own projects, master interprets the classics, with an emphasis on ancient, including the Roman, ornament.
Works of Robert were rich and varied. In the process of their creation by using light wood, decorated with painting, moldings and other decor. Upholstery furniture is also perfectly consistent with general trends.
Furniture master created interior decorations for homes of British aristocrats, who are pleased hedged own mansions typical furniture Robert, decorated with gilded details, consoles, festoons, garlands, and all sorts of subjects from the mythical stories.
At the same time, Robert labored over an architectural project, among which special importance were built Register-house and Keddlestonhall, Hospital Glasgow, London's Adelphi building, a variety of palaces, houses, mansions, many public and residential buildings. His stunning creations still inspire a great number of professionals working in the field of architecture, furniture and other areas of art.
Robert Adam died on March 3, 1792 year. Master was buried in Westminster Abbey.
