Stuart architecture - Revision history

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	= Jacobean architecture (1603 - 1625) =		= Jacobean architecture (1603 - 1625) =

−	The most noteworthy architect of this period was Inigo Jones, who was appointed by James I as the Surveyor of the King’s Works in 1615. Influenced by the designs of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio, Jones introduced the style of Palladian architecture to England after a trip he made to Italy in 1613 - 1614, where he had been inspired by the Renaissance architecture flourishing there, in particular the works of Palladio.	+	The most noteworthy architect of this period was Inigo Jones, who was appointed by James I as the Surveyor of the King’s Works in 1615.
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		+	See also: Jacobean architecture.
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		+	Influenced by the designs of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio, Jones introduced the style of Palladian architecture to England after a trip he made to Italy in 1613 - 1614, where he had been inspired by the Renaissance architecture flourishing there, in particular the works of Palladio.

	Palladian designs were based on the symmetry and perspective of classical architecture, particularly the temples of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. It was characterised by proportions based on mathematics rather than ornament and its classical facades.		Palladian designs were based on the symmetry and perspective of classical architecture, particularly the temples of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. It was characterised by proportions based on mathematics rather than ornament and its classical facades.
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	* Baroque architecture.		* Baroque architecture.
	* English architectural stylistic periods.		* English architectural stylistic periods.
		+	* Jacobean architecture.
	* Palladian architecture.		* Palladian architecture.
	* Queen Anne style.		* Queen Anne style.

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	= Carolean architecture (1625 - 1649) =		= Carolean architecture (1625 - 1649) =

−	Jones continued his royal role when Charles I came into power. During this period, he completed the Queen’s House at Greenwich and continued his work until the Civil War in 1642. Before his death, he worked on a proposed mansion with one of his young apprentices, Roger Pratt. Pratt would become one of the leading architects in England after the Civil War.	+	Jones continued his royal role when Charles I came into power. During this period, he completed the Queen’s House at Greenwich and continued his work until the Civil War in 1642. Before his death, he worked on a proposed mansion with one of his young apprentices, Roger Pratt. Sir Roger Pratt would go on to become one of the leading architects in England after the Civil War.

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	= Interregnum architecture (1649 - 1660) =		= Interregnum architecture (1649 - 1660) =

−	Following the English Civil War (1642 - 51), the country endured a prolonged period of austerity when Palladianism went into decline. During this time, Jones’s classical approach to architecture was transformed in the work of Sir Roger Pratt, John Webb and Hugh May.	+	Following the English Civil War (1642 - 51), the country endured a prolonged period of austerity when Palladianism went into decline. During this time, Jones’s classical approach to architecture was transformed in the work of his former apprentice, Sir Roger Pratt, as well as John Webb and Hugh May.

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	= Carolean architecture (1625 - 1649) =		= Carolean architecture (1625 - 1649) =

−	Jones continued his royal role when Charles I came into power. During this period, he completed the Queen’s House at Greenwich and continued his work until the Civil War in 1642. Before his death, he worked on a proposed mansion with one of his young apprentices, Roger Pratt ~~who~~ would become a leading ~~architect~~ after the Civil War.	+	Jones continued his royal role when Charles I came into power. During this period, he completed the Queen’s House at Greenwich and continued his work until the Civil War in 1642. Before his death, he worked on a proposed mansion with one of his young apprentices, Roger Pratt. Pratt would become one of the leading architects in England after the Civil War.

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	See Queen Anne style.		See Queen Anne style.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	On a more modest scale, the post-fire increase in construction resulted in new homes built according to strict codes. These structures were made from fire resistant materials such as brick and proved to be more durable than previous homebuilding methods.		On a more modest scale, the post-fire increase in construction resulted in new homes built according to strict codes. These structures were made from fire resistant materials such as brick and proved to be more durable than previous homebuilding methods.

−	= William and Mary (1689 - 1702) =	+	= William and Mary architecture (1689 - 1702) =

	Architects during the reign of William III and Mary II (the eldest Protestant child of the deposed James II) continued to embrace the English Baroque style. Important works by Sir Christopher Wren were constructed during the period, including the renovation of Hampton Court Palace.		Architects during the reign of William III and Mary II (the eldest Protestant child of the deposed James II) continued to embrace the English Baroque style. Important works by Sir Christopher Wren were constructed during the period, including the renovation of Hampton Court Palace.
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−	= Queen Anne (1702 - 1714) =	+	= Queen Anne architecture (1702 - 1714) =

	The last Stuart ruler, Queen Anne (sister of Queen Mary) reigned during a period in which architecture continued to be influenced by the ongoing work of Wren. Another important architect of the time was Sir John Vanbrugh. His work, with contributions by Hawksmoor, included Blenheim Palace.		The last Stuart ruler, Queen Anne (sister of Queen Mary) reigned during a period in which architecture continued to be influenced by the ongoing work of Wren. Another important architect of the time was Sir John Vanbrugh. His work, with contributions by Hawksmoor, included Blenheim Palace.

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	Following the English Civil War (1642 - 51), the country endured a prolonged period of austerity when Palladianism went into decline. During this time, Jones’s classical approach to architecture was transformed in the work of Sir Roger Pratt, John Webb and Hugh May.		Following the English Civil War (1642 - 51), the country endured a prolonged period of austerity when Palladianism went into decline. During this time, Jones’s classical approach to architecture was transformed in the work of Sir Roger Pratt, John Webb and Hugh May.

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	This first period saw the revival of Carolean architecture, particularly after the tragic 1666 fire of London resulted in a building boom in the city. After the fire, new architecture was defined by extravagance and the full flowering of the English Baroque period under the leading architects of the age including another of the King's Surveyor of Works, Sir Christopher Wren. It was during this time that Wren began work on St Paul’s Cathedral (1675 - 1710).		This first period saw the revival of Carolean architecture, particularly after the tragic 1666 fire of London resulted in a building boom in the city. After the fire, new architecture was defined by extravagance and the full flowering of the English Baroque period under the leading architects of the age including another of the King's Surveyor of Works, Sir Christopher Wren. It was during this time that Wren began work on St Paul’s Cathedral (1675 - 1710).
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		+	See also Sir Christopher Wren.

	Wren's cathedral was the fifth building on the site of Ludgate Hill, the original church having been founded in 604 AD. The fourth, Old St. Paul’s was a huge Gothic cathedral built by the Normans and regarded as one of the masterpieces of medieval Europe, with a tower and spire reaching a height of 489 ft. The old building was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666.		Wren's cathedral was the fifth building on the site of Ludgate Hill, the original church having been founded in 604 AD. The fourth, Old St. Paul’s was a huge Gothic cathedral built by the Normans and regarded as one of the masterpieces of medieval Europe, with a tower and spire reaching a height of 489 ft. The old building was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666.
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	= Queen Anne (1702 - 1714) =		= Queen Anne (1702 - 1714) =

−	The last Stuart ruler, Queen Anne (sister of Queen Mary) ~~ruled~~ during a period in which architecture continued to be influenced by the ongoing work of Wren. Another important architect of the time was Sir John Vanbrugh. His work, with contributions by Hawksmoor, included Blenheim Palace.	+	The last Stuart ruler, Queen Anne (sister of Queen Mary) reigned during a period in which architecture continued to be influenced by the ongoing work of Wren. Another important architect of the time was Sir John Vanbrugh. His work, with contributions by Hawksmoor, included Blenheim Palace.

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−	Architects during the reign of William III and Mary II (the eldest ~~protestant daughter~~ of the deposed James II) continued to embrace the English Baroque style. Important works by Sir Christopher Wren were constructed during the period, including the renovation of Hampton Court Palace.	+	Architects during the reign of William III and Mary II (the eldest Protestant child of the deposed James II) continued to embrace the English Baroque style. Important works by Sir Christopher Wren were constructed during the period, including the renovation of Hampton Court Palace.

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−	The last Stuart ruler, Queen Anne ruled during a period in which architecture continued to be influenced by the ongoing work of Wren. Another important architect of the time was Sir John Vanbrugh. His work, with contributions by Hawksmoor, included Blenheim Palace.	+	The last Stuart ruler, Queen Anne (sister of Queen Mary) ruled during a period in which architecture continued to be influenced by the ongoing work of Wren. Another important architect of the time was Sir John Vanbrugh. His work, with contributions by Hawksmoor, included Blenheim Palace.

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−	Architects during the reign of William III and Mary II continued to embrace the English Baroque style. Important works by Sir Christopher Wren were constructed during the period, including the renovation of Hampton Court Palace.	+	Architects during the reign of William III and Mary II (the eldest protestant daughter of the deposed James II) continued to embrace the English Baroque style. Important works by Sir Christopher Wren were constructed during the period, including the renovation of Hampton Court Palace.

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−	The renovation of Hampton Court Palace (1689 – 1717) by Wren was halted during the reign of King William after the death of Queen Mary. The work continued ~~through the reign of Queen Anne~~ with contributions by Sir John Vanbrugh.	+	The renovation of Hampton Court Palace (1689 – 1717) by Wren was halted during the reign of King William after the death of Queen Mary. The work continued with contributions by Sir John Vanbrugh through the reign of Queen Anne.
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	* Terms – free-standing stones representing the head and upper torso of the Roman god Terminus, on top of a pillar.		* Terms – free-standing stones representing the head and upper torso of the Roman god Terminus, on top of a pillar.

−	See ~~aslo~~: Palladian architecture.	+	See also: Palladian architecture.

	Amongst the finest examples of Jones’ work are the Queen’s Chapel at St. James Palace (1623) and the Banqueting House at Whitehall.		Amongst the finest examples of Jones’ work are the Queen’s Chapel at St. James Palace (1623) and the Banqueting House at Whitehall.
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	The three became known for the introduction of European influences - particularly Dutch gables and sash and dormer windows - into their transitional designs. This resulted in a gradual shift away from pure classical formality and the evolution of English Baroque architecture.		The three became known for the introduction of European influences - particularly Dutch gables and sash and dormer windows - into their transitional designs. This resulted in a gradual shift away from pure classical formality and the evolution of English Baroque architecture.

−	= Restoration architecture (1660 - ~~1685~~) =	+	= Restoration architecture (1660 - 1688) =

−	The House of Stuart returned to power when Charles II was restored as king in 1660. This style continued into the reign of James II (1685 - 89).	+	The House of Stuart returned to power when Charles II was restored as king in 1660. This style continued into the reign of James II (1685 - 1688).

	This first period saw the revival of Carolean architecture, particularly after the tragic 1666 fire of London resulted in a building boom in the city. After the fire, new architecture was defined by extravagance and the full flowering of the English Baroque period under the leading architects of the age including another of the King's Surveyor of Works, Sir Christopher Wren. It was during this time that Wren began work on St Paul’s Cathedral (1675 - 1710).		This first period saw the revival of Carolean architecture, particularly after the tragic 1666 fire of London resulted in a building boom in the city. After the fire, new architecture was defined by extravagance and the full flowering of the English Baroque period under the leading architects of the age including another of the King's Surveyor of Works, Sir Christopher Wren. It was during this time that Wren began work on St Paul’s Cathedral (1675 - 1710).
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	On a more modest scale, the post-fire increase in construction resulted in new homes built according to strict codes. These structures were made from fire resistant materials such as brick and proved to be more durable than previous homebuilding methods.		On a more modest scale, the post-fire increase in construction resulted in new homes built according to strict codes. These structures were made from fire resistant materials such as brick and proved to be more durable than previous homebuilding methods.

−	= William and Mary (1689-~~1694~~) =	+	= William and Mary (1689 - 1702) =

	Architects during the reign of William III and Mary II continued to embrace the English Baroque style. Important works by Sir Christopher Wren were constructed during the period, including the renovation of Hampton Court Palace.		Architects during the reign of William III and Mary II continued to embrace the English Baroque style. Important works by Sir Christopher Wren were constructed during the period, including the renovation of Hampton Court Palace.