architecture

2. Biography
Most Likely born in Padua
Ran away after breaking contract
Giorgio Trissino became his patron
Published many books on architecture and
antiquity
Became a prominent Architect after
several successful projects.
Created many villas for the wealthy

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5. Andrea Palladio, a well-known talented architect
from Padova, (1508-1580), was chosen by the
most powerful members of the Venetian society
for numerous important commissions.
Palladio designed a classical Roman theatre
and many churches, villas and palaces mainly
located in Venice, Vicenza, Treviso and the
surrounding areas. A number of his works are
listed in the World Heritage.
His style ( Palladian style) brought together
various Renaissance ideas, notably the revival
of Roman symmetrical planning and harmonic
proportions. He was the first great
professionalarchitect. He was trained to build
and he practised no other art. He became
fashionable all over Europe.

6. The Villa Rotunda
Characterized by large
dome
Equal rectangles on
opposite sides of the
structure
Heavy Greek and
Roman Influences

7. Church of san Giorgio Maggiore
Palladio was commissioned in 1565
Characteristic double Pediment
Located on an Island off the
coast of Venice
Palladio’s larges commission

8. Villa Valmarana Bressan
Characterized by large Triangular roof
Symmetric on both the right and left sides
Built to be accommodations for two families
UN world heritage site

9. Geometry in Palladio’s Work
All red lines are
parallel too other red
lines
All green lines are
parallel to other
green lines
Blue circle
shows rotunda
Light blue
squares show
perpendicular
intersections

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