Hand of Adam, The

Synopsis
Traces the life and achievement of Robert Adam against an explortion of his most outstanding work. His visit at an early age to Rome and to the Emperor Diocletian’s palace at Split are shown through his sketches and these influences are traced through longer sequences shot at Kedleston Hall, Syon House, Osterley Park and many other buildings showing both his classical and Gothic style.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 35mm, 16mm. sd. col. 33 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1975
Availability
Hire
Sale
Uses
Undergraduate courses in the history of architecture.*
Subjects
Architecture
Keywords
Adam, Robert; architectural design; biographies

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Viz Films

Sponsor

Name

Films of Scotland

Name

Scottish Arts Council

Distributor

Name

Contemporary Films

Phone
020 7255 1444
Fax
020 7436 7950
Address
British Film Institute
21 Stephen Street
London W1P 2LN
Notes
Administrative address: Unit H Spectrum House, Gordon House Road, London NW5 1LP, tel: 020 7482 6204, fax: 020 7284 2809, email: inquiries@contemporaryfilms.com, http://www.comtemporaryfilms.com

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