Palladian Style

by Steven Parissien

Inspired by the Classicism of the great Italian architect Palladio, designers such as Burlington, Campbell and Kent adapted his ideas to the English climate. They thus created a new style which was to pervade town and country house design throughout England and become a major influence in the colonies of North America. In this magnificent book, Steven Parissien explores the rise of Palladian villas in England and follows the style as it spread, through the use of pattern books, to the more average home. The book examines the origins, forms and development of the style through building materials, fixtures and fittings, as well as period colours and coverings, presenting the reader with a full picture of Palladian architecture, furnishings and décor.

240 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1994

About the author

Dr Steven Parissien is an internationally-renowned author who has written extensively on architectural and cultural history. He is the director of Compton Verney museum and gallery in Warwickshire.

Reviews

[K. G. Whitehurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's full of beautiful pictures and informative text--and not just about the architecture, but the building materials, the uses of objects, and the personalities of some of the architects--but the style is dry. There's so much information that one's head can spin after a chapter or two.

[KeeOfTheArchives · Rating 4 out of 5]

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