PALLADIANISM, 1610-1652 Palladianism is a classical style named after the 16th century Italian architect Andrea Palladio (1508-1580). Palladio was inspired by the buildings of ancient Rome and his designs were rational in their clarity and symmetry.
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Palladio also employed the correct use of classical orders which were types of columns used to support the building and described by the labels Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan & Composite. Palladian exteriors were plain and based on the rules of proportion. Inigo Jones, born in 1573, introduced Palladian architecture to Jacobean England in the early 17th century. His use of temple fronts and the Venetian window became hallmarks of Palladian design. This Palladian style became influential, only ending due to the onset of the English Civil War and Jones’ death in 1652. Palladianismmade a revival in the early 18th century, inspired by many designers (including Inigo Jones) the work became known as Anglo Palladianism. Palladianism is still very influential in architectural design today.
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Chiswick House, London (Anglo-Palladian style)
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KEYDESIGN FEATURES:
COLUMNS
SYMMETRY
With acanthus leaf capitals at the top (called ‘Corinthian’) are characteristic of Palladian design.
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PALLADIANWINDOWS (also known as the Surlina or Venetian window).
PEDIMENTS
Pediments were used over doors andwindows and on the outside of buildings.
TEMPLE FRONTS
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