Renaissance, Baroque and Palladian architecture in London
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In London
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London
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Against the backdrop of regicide and restoration, fire and religious upheaval, London underwent a period of significant architectural transformation. From the introduction of Renaissance architecture into Britain, through the Baroque to Palladianism, this course will study key architects of the period, including Jones, Wren, Hawksmoor, and Burlington, looking at a variety of religious, secular, private and public buildings.
Please note – this course will include visits to a number of buildings under discussion, which will involve a considerable amount of walking between destinations.
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• Identify and describe key visual characteristics of the Renaissance, Baroque and Palladian styles in Britain.
• Discuss architectural works within context (social, political, religious, artistic).
• Explain factors motivating architectural form and style.
• Analyse and evaluate architectural works on the basis of function.
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Course programme
• Renaissance architecture: Inigo Jones
• Baroque architecture: Christopher Wren, Thomas Archer, James Gibbs, Nicholas Hawksmoor
• Palladianism: Lord Burlington, William Kent
• The socio-cultural context in which buildings are made.
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Renaissance, Baroque and Palladian architecture in London
