History of Arcitecture
Elizabethan architecture is the term given to early Renaissance architecture in England, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Historically, the period corresponds to the Cinquecento in Italy, the Early Renaissance in France, and the Plateresque style in Spain.
Renaissance architecture had achieved some influence in England during the reign of, and mainly in the palaces of, Henry VIII, who imported a number of Italian artists. Unlike Henry, Elizabeth built no new palaces, instead encouraging her courtiers to build extravagantly and house her on her summer progresses.
Houses & Mansions
Upper Class houses of the wealthy followed a similar renaissance style of Elizabethan architecture. Stone and expensive bricks were used for durability and appearance. But Lower class was as opposed to the upper class usch as the timber and wattle. Classic Greek and Roman architecture was admired by the Elizabethans and sometimes great columns framed the entrances of many great Elizabethan houses. One of the most impressive houses built during the Elizabethan era which made use of such columns was was the magnificent Hardwick Hall. This great, palacial building was built by the Countess of Shrewsbury, known as Bess of Hardwick (1521 - 1607).
Ex) Glass window, Thatched roofs Overhanging windows and galleries, The Black & White alf tiimbered style
A classic prodigy house. The numerous and large windows are typically English Renaissance, while the loggia is Italian.
Nottingham, England completed in 1588 for Sir Francis Willoughby by the Elizabethan architect Robert Smythson
A classic prodigy house. The numerous and large windows are typically English Renaissance, while the loggia is Italian.