Published in 1715, the 1st volume of "Vitruvius Britannicus" (the British Architect) set out a new architectural style - Palladianism
Britain was growing tired of the excesses of the ornate Baroque period and returning to classical or Neo-Palladian architecture. Palladianism, as promoted by the 3rd Earl of Burlington, took hold. We look at how this style gained its foothold and its influence on many country houses, initially through Inigo Jones and progressively through the three volumes of "Vitruvius Britannicus", the classic of 18th Century British Architecture which catalogued the work of great architects of the time.
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THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mr David Winpenny
Studied English at Birmingham University and taught for several years before joining the Countryside Commission as Co-ordinator of its National Parks Campaign. Worked for the Central Office of Information in Leeds before setting up own public relations company. Author of Up to a Point - in search of pyramids in Britain and Ireland and has written and contributed to several books for the AA. Writes regularly for BBC Countryfile Magazine, is chairman of Ripon Civic Society and lectures on architectural and related subjects.
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