Andrea Palladio
Andrea Palladio (November 30, 1508 – August 19, 1580) was an Italian architect. He was born in Padua and died at Maser, near Treviso. He worked in and around Venice. He was influenced by Greek and Roman architecture. He influenced architects for centuries.
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Born | November 30, 1508 Padua, Italy |
Died | August 19, 1580 Maser, Italy |
Nationality | Italian |
Occupation | Architect |
Known for | Villa Capra "La Rotonda" Basilica Palladiana Church of San Giorgio Maggiore |
He wrote several books about architecture. His most famous buildings are: Villa Barbaro, Villa Capra "La Rotonda", Basilica Palladiana, Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Il Redentore, and Teatro Olimpico.
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One of the first works by Palladio, Villa Godi (begun 1537)
Hall of the Muses of the Villa Godi (1537–1542)
Villa Pisani, Bagnolo (1542)
Palazzo Thiene (1542–1558), (begun by Giulio Romano, revised and completed by Palladio)
Palazzo del Capitaniato (1565–1572)