Riassunto Architettura del Rinascimento - Inglese

Renaissance architecture began in 15th century in Italy it looking back at the simple architectural lines of ancient Greece and Rome. The architects of the renaissance designed buildings with flat and windows and used simple arches, pediments and columns. This style is usually called Palladian from the name of the most representative, Andrea Palladio, an Italian architect. Most of the great buildings of the renaissance are indebted to his innovations and his elegance of design. The renaissance reach England one century after , the most important architect of this style in England is Inigo Jones who visited Italy twice. Once for attended to the theatre in Medici’s court. Later in 1613 for study roman classical architecture and the European renaissance. He was impressed by the works of Andrea Palladio. The first great project of inigo jones was the Queen’s House begun for anne of Denmark but completed for Henrietta Maria. Queen’s House was modelled on the Palladian villa pattern. Another important building planned by jones was Banqueting House, which was projected for formal banquets, and was base on roman basilica, with classical orders in both exterior and interior. Jones projected also Covent Garden, planned as a residential square like an Italian piazza. There was a church too and the square has been remodelled several times.