Palladian architecture is a European architectural style derived from and inspired by the designs of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio. Palladianism was briefly in vogue during the 17th century, but its flowering was cut short by the onset of the English Civil War. In the early 18th century it returned to fashion, not only in England but also, directly influenced from Britain, in Prussia. Later in the century, when the style was falling from favour in Europe, it had a surge in popularity throughout the British colonies in North America.
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Palladian architecture is a European architectural style derived from and inspired by the designs of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio. Palladianism was briefly in vogue during the 17th century, but its flowering was cut short by the onset of the English Civil War and the imposition of austerity. In the early 18th century it returned to fashion, not only in England but also, directly influenced from Britain, in Prussia. Later in the century, when the style was falling from favour in Europe, it had a surge in popularity throughout the British colonies in North America. The style continued to be utilized in Europe throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, where it was frequently employed in the design of public and municipal buildings. Its pediments, symmetry and proportions are clearly evident in theDesigns of many modern buildings today, such as the Basilica del Redentore in Venice and the Villa Capra in Venice. The temple influence, often in a cruciform design, later became a trademark of his work. Villa Godi has as its focal point a loggia rather than a portico, plus loggias terminating each end of the main building. The proportions of each room were calculated on simple mathematical ratios like 3: 4 and 4: 5, and different rooms within the house were interrelated by these ratios. These whole-like temple-like houses are usually symmetrical, but often equally symmetrical but balancing a single symmetrical facade. If on a hill, like Villa CapRA, facades were frequently designed to be of equal value so that occupants could have fine views in all directions.
In such cases porticos were built on all sides so that occupant could fully appreciate the countryside while being protected from the sun. This can most simply be described as a recessed portico,. or an internal single storey room, with pierced walls that are open to the elements. Occasionally a Loggia would be placed at second floor level over the top of a logGia below, creating what was known as a double loggian. The style was rivalled by the Gothic revival in the English-speaking world, whose champions such as Augustus Pugin deemed it too pagan for Anglican and Anglo-Catholic worship. However, as an architectural style it has continued to been popular and to evolve; its pediments and proportions can be clearly seen in modern buildings such as Monticello and Poplar Forest in Virginia, and the White House in Washington, D.C. and Buckingham Palace in London, among many others. The only buildings entirely designed by PallAdio are all in Venice, with an especially rich grouping of palazzi in Vicenza. They include villas, and churches such as the Basilique del RedENTore in Veneto, they include houses, churches and a palace in Florence, and a church in Florence. The villas are usually built with three floors: a rusticated basement, a principal reception and bedrooms, and minor service and minor accommodation.
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