20- Baroque in England

Question 1

Great Fire of London

Answer 1

1666 Sir Christopher Wren had a plan for reorganization and the rebuilding of London based on city planning in France and Italy

Question 2

St. Paul’s Cathedral (The Great Model)

Answer 2

domed structure with greek cross plan and four lesser domed areas, nave extension with a 5th dome -September 1673

Question 3

St Stephen Walbrook

Answer 3

1672-87 patronized by Grocer’s Company -dome does not rest on outer walls

Question 4

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Answer 4

1675- final design -plan based on St. Stephen Walbrook

Question 5

St. Mary le Strand

Answer 5

London -1714-17 -James Gibbs -designed steeple rather than tower -layered serliana bays

Question 6

St. Martin-in-the-Fields

Answer 6

-London -1721-26 -James Gibbs -steeple with temple facade

Question 7

Christ Church

Answer 7

London 1723-29 -Nicholas Hawksmoor -very white interior, that models the exterior qualities as well