John Martin Robinson is an independent architectural historian. He is a partner in Historic Buildings Consultants, Librarian to the Duke of Norfolk, Maltravers Herald Extraordinary and Vice Chairman of the Georgian Group. He is a regular architectural contributor to Country Life and the author of numerous books.
"As well as examining Wyatt's complex web of wealthy patrons, the
book traces his influence both on contemporaries (such as his great
rival John Adam) and those who followed him, shedding new light on
modern architectural and design history."—Apollo Magazine
*Apollo Magazine*
"A long-overdue and beautifully produced book that sets James Wyatt
in his rightful place at the front of Georgian architecture… This
dazzlingly beautiful book changes our entire picture of Georgian
architecture."—David Watkins, Country Life
*Country Life*
"John Martin Robinson's masterly and hugely enjoyable book shows
off the astonishing range of Wyatt's work as never before,
compositions on the grand scale, small pretty villas and page after
page of ravishingly lovely interiors."—Marcus Binney, The Times
*The Times*
“[An] insightful analysis of Wyatt's style and
influence.”—Publishers Weekly
*Publishers Weekly*
“John Martin Robinson’s very real achievement must be recognised;
his study is of major importance in establishing the full range of
Wyatt’s career and will remain the standard reference for many
years to come.”—Robin Middleton, Burlington Magazine
*Burlington Magazine*
Short-listed for the 2013 Historians of British Art Book Prize for
the Pre-1800 category.
*Historians of British Art*
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