The Palladian Revival
Author | : John Harris |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 1994-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0300059833 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780300059830 |
Rating | : 4/5 (830 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Palladian Revival written by John Harris and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1726, Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, built an addition to his modest country house on the river Thames at Chiswick. The structure was a free standing villa, which is the subject of this book. The author explores the villa's architectural inspiration and the evolution of its design.