English Styles Flashcards
What are the four main periods in the English Styles timeline?
Early English Renaissance, Middle Renaissance, Late Renaissance, and Victorian Era.
Which architectural styles belong to the Early English Renaissance?
Tudor, Elizabethan, and Jacobean.
Which architectural styles belong to the Middle Renaissance or Baroque Style?
Carolean and William & Mary.
Which architectural styles belong to the Late Renaissance or Rococo Style?
Queen Anne, Chippendale, and Early Georgian.
Which architectural styles belong to the Victorian Era or Neoclassic period?
Late Georgian and Regency.
What major movement began during the Victorian Era?
The Industrial Revolution and Eclecticism.
During whose reign did Elizabethan Architecture develop?
Queen Elizabeth I.
What is Pargework?
Ornamental facing for plaster walls done on the ceiling while it is still wet.
Who was Inigo Jones, and what was his architectural influence?
He was the Royal Architect of England, studied in Italy, and was influenced by Andrea Palladio.
What is Palladianism?
A term used to describe the tripartite division in architecture.
What are the architectural features of Hardwick Hall?
Numerous and large mullioned windows, typical of an English Renaissance structure.
Which building is an example of English Palladianism?
Queen’s House by Inigo Jones.
What was the original purpose of Queen’s House?
A former royal residence for Queen Anne of Denmark, the queen of King James I of England.
Who designed St. Paul’s Cathedral, and when was it built?
Christopher Wren, built in 1675.
What is significant about St. Paul’s Cathedral?
It is the largest cathedral in England, featuring a dome inspired by Bramante’s Tempietto.
What is Chatsworth House known for?
One of the largest and grandest country houses in England.
What are the main characteristics of Georgian Architecture (1720-1840)?
Simple, symmetrical square blocks with or without wings.
What is notable about Hammond House?
A hardwood house featuring a paneled front door, an entablature, and a cornice decorated with dentils.
