Andrea Palladio
and the English Palladians
Palladio published his famous Four Books on Architecture in Venice in 1570. An account of his life and major works followed by some famous English examples of Palladianism.
This year we celebrate Palladio's 500th Birthday, the actual dae is variously given as th 8th or 30th November.
Notable examples of Palladian influence in Cheshire are
Tabley House, built for Sir
Peter Bryne Leicester, built by John Carr and completed in 1768, and
said to have the finest drawing room in Cheshire (open Thurs to Sunday 2
- 5pm until the end of October)
Also Henbury Hall built for Sebastian de Ferranti to the designs of
Julian Bicknall and ideas of the painter Felix Kelly, also based on the
Villa Rotunda, and completed in the 1980's (the grounds are open
annually under the National Gardens Scheme).
A number of excellent books have been brought out to coincide with this special anniversary, not to mentions special tours, exhibitions, symposia and Evensong in the Queen's Chapel by Inigo Jones on 30th November 2008
Lecturer: Laurence Gribbin
Launce Gribbin had early success as a professional painter. He worked at the V&A and tutor to Sotheby’s Educational Studies.
More on Palladio:
- Andrea Palladio: His Life and Legacy (Royal Academy of Arts)
