Palladianism

Classical symmetry in architecture.

Overview

Palladianism, using stone and brick, emphasizes symmetry and classical forms, prominent in 16th–18th-century Europe.

Core Characteristics

• Classical columns, pediments.
• Symmetrical facades.
• Proportional design.

Notable Examples

• Villa Rotonda (Italy, 1592).
• Chiswick House (UK, 1729).

Architectural Connections

• Renaissance: Historical focus.
• Residential: Villas.
• Neoclassical Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Inspired by Andrea Palladio, it shaped Western classical architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Classicism (theory), Column (element), Renaissance Architecture (movement)