Sir john soane biography of rory
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Soane Museum Study Group: Rory McInnes-Gibbons
The Soane Museum Study Group is an open forum for scholars – both established and emerging – to present new research into an aspect of architectural history and/or Soane’s collection.
Rory McInnes-Gibbons : Sir John Soane’s Palmyra: An Ancient Syrian City comes to London
Palmyra, the queen of the desert, has for centuries been renowned for its remarkably well preserved Roman ruins situated deep in the Syrian steppe. Today, it is synonymous with cultural catastrophe, iconoclasm and Islamic State. Having occupied the ruins in the summer of , the extremist militants destroyed many iconic monuments of this UNESCO world heritage site including the temples of Bel and Baalshamin which had stood for almost two millennia.
In this talk, I will wind the clock back to the start of this tragic tale and explore the connections which make Palmyra such an important place in western collective imagination and memory. Since its rediscovery in , the ruins have played an important part in European culture, most notably during the neo-classical period. I will present the Palmyra-related archival material within the Soane collection, including Adam’s original sketches for the interior of Osterley Park and the spectacular illustrati
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Make It New: Exhibition in London Explores Sir John Soane's Modernist Influence Through Unseen Drawings
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"Soane and Modernism: Make it New" brings together architectural drawings from Sir John Soane's extensive collection in dialogue with works by renowned modernist figures, including Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Adolf Loos, and Ernő Goldfinger. Curated by Dr. Erin McKellar, Assistant Curator of Exhibitions at Sir John Soane's Museum, the exhibition highlights the presence of 20th-century modern architectural design ideals in the work of 19th-century architect Sir John Soane. The selection of works is based on the idea that Soane's designs can be considered a precursor to many architectural principles adopted in the twentieth century.
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Sir John Soane, born in , was a British architect of the Regency era, a Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy, and a dedicated collector of paintings, sculptures, architectural fragments and models, books, drawings, and furniture. He is recognized for his use of light in architectural design and his experimental approach to classical precepts. As stated in the exhibition, Soane reimagined the architectural traditions of his time, favoring a
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