ARTHIST 1AA3 Lecture 7: Inspiration & Identify 16th Century European Art
10 Mar 2017
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Inspiration & identify in 16th century european art. Built on a ridge on site outside overlooking city of vicenza. Commissioned by paolo almerico: worked as high official for two popes, commissioned to palladio to design a country retreat where almerico could go when he retired, place for leisure and pleasure. Palladio was inspired by ancient architecture, particularly. Pantheon temple dedicated to all the gods that was built in. Palladio was interested in portico of pantheon, entrance to building: portico a porch, supported by columns. Ionic order: readily apparent through the capitals or tops of the columns, as well as the pediment. Designed with four porticos to face a cardinal point of the compass. Pediment: triangular shape or gable that tops off the portico or porch. Smaller pediments over windows of top floor. Podium foundation is raised up (element found in ancient temples) Palladio drew inspiration from ancient greek and roman forms and emphasized them as integral to his architectural designs.
