Author : John Harris
Release : 1994-01-01
Genre : Architecture
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 830/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Palladian Revival by : John Harris
Download or read book The Palladian Revival written by John Harris. This book was released on 1994-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1726, Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, built an addition to his modest country house on the river Thames at Chiswick. The structure was a free standing villa, which is the subject of this book. The author explores the villa's architectural inspiration and the evolution of its design.