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A '''Venetian window''' (''alias'' Serlian window) is a large tripartite window which is a key element in [[Palladian architecture]]. Although he did not invent it, it features largely in the work of the architect [[Andrea Palladio]] (1508–1580) and is almost a trademark of his early career. The true [[Palladian window]] is an elaborated version. |
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A '''Venetian window''' (also known as a '''Serlian window''') is a large tripartite window which is a key element in [[Palladian architecture]]. Although [[Sebastiano Serlio]] (1475–1554) did not invent it, the window features largely in the work of the Italian architect [[Andrea Palladio]] (1508–1580) and is almost a [[trademark]] of his early career. The true [[Palladian window]] is an elaborated version. Both the '''Venetian window''' or '''Serlian window''' and the '''Palladian window''' were inspired by Hellenistic and Roman examples which are part of the classical tradition and related to prestige and sacredness. <ref>Parada López de Corselas, Manuel (2015). La serliana en el Imperio Romano: paradigma de la arquitectura del poder: una lectura de la arquitectura y la iconografía arquitectónica romanas. Roma: L'Erma di Bretschneider. </ref> |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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The Venetian window consists of an arched central |
The Venetian window consists of an arched central light, symmetrically flanked by two shorter [[sidelight]]s. Each sidelight is flanked by two columns or [[pilasters]] and topped by a small [[entablature]]. The entablatures serve as [[Impost (architecture)|imposts]] supporting the semicircular arch that tops the central light. In the library at Venice, [[Jacopo Sansovino|Sansovino]] varied the design by substituting columns for the two inner pilasters. To describe its origin as being either Palladian or Venetian is not accurate; the motif was first used by [[Donato Bramante]]<ref>Ackerman, Jaaes S. (1994). ''Palladio'' (series "Architect and Society")</ref> and later mentioned by Serlio in his seven-volume architectural book ''[[Tutte l'opere d'architettura et prospetiva]]'' expounding the ideals of Vitruvius and Roman architecture, this arched window is flanked by two lower rectangular openings, a motif that first appeared in the [[triumphal arch]]es of ancient Rome. |
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Palladio used the motif extensively, most notably in the arcades of the [[Basilica Palladiana]] in [[Vicenza]]. It is also a feature of his entrance to [[Villa Forni Cerato]]. It is perhaps this extensive use of the motif in the [[Veneto]] that has given the window its alternative name of the Venetian window; it is also known as a Serlian window. Whatever the name or the origin, this form of window has probably become one of the most enduring features of Palladio's work seen in the later architectural styles evolved from Palladianism.<ref>Andrea Palladio, Caroline Constant. ''The Palladio Guide''. [[Princeton Architectural Press]], 1993. p. 42.</ref> According to [[James Lees-Milne]], its first appearance in Britain was in the remodeled wings of [[Burlington House]], London, where the immediate source was actually in [[Inigo Jones]]'s designs for [[Whitehall Palace]] rather than drawn from Palladio himself.<ref>"The earliest example of the revived Venetian window in England", Lees-Milne, ''The Earls of Creation'', 1962:100.</ref> |
Palladio used the motif extensively, most notably in the arcades of the [[Basilica Palladiana]] in [[Vicenza]]. It is also a feature of his entrance to [[Villa Forni Cerato]]. It is perhaps this extensive use of the motif in the [[Veneto]] that has given the window its alternative name of the Venetian window; it is also known as a Serlian window. Whatever the name or the origin, this form of window has probably become one of the most enduring features of Palladio's work seen in the later architectural styles evolved from Palladianism.<ref>Andrea Palladio, Caroline Constant. ''The Palladio Guide''. [[Princeton Architectural Press]], 1993. p. 42.</ref> According to [[James Lees-Milne]], its first appearance in Britain was in the remodeled wings of [[Burlington House]], London, where the immediate source was actually in [[Inigo Jones]]'s designs for [[Whitehall Palace]] rather than drawn from Palladio himself.<ref>"The earliest example of the revived Venetian window in England", Lees-Milne, ''The Earls of Creation'', 1962:100.</ref> |
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==Palladian window== |
==Palladian window== |
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The [[Palladian window]] or "Palladio motif" is Palladio's elaboration of this, normally used in a series. It places a larger or [[giant order]] in between each window, and doubles the small columns supporting the side lintels, placing the second column behind rather than beside the first. This is introduced in the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza,<ref>Summerson, 129-130</ref> where it is used on both storeys; this feature was less often copied. Here the openings are not strictly windows, as they enclose a [[loggia]]. [[Pilaster]]s might replace columns, as in other contexts. Sir [[John Summerson]] suggests that the omission of the doubled columns may be allowed, but "the term "Palladian motif" should be confined" to cases where the larger order is present.<ref>Summerson, 130</ref> |
The [[Palladian window]] or "Palladio motif" is Palladio's elaboration of this, normally used in a series. It places a larger or [[giant order]] in between each window, and doubles the small columns supporting the side lintels, placing the second column behind rather than beside the first. This is introduced in the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza,<ref>Summerson, 129-130</ref> where it is used on both storeys; this feature was less often copied. Here the openings are not strictly windows, as they enclose a [[loggia]]. [[Pilaster]]s might replace columns, as in other contexts. Sir [[John Summerson]] suggests that the omission of the doubled columns may be allowed, but "the term "Palladian motif" should be confined" to cases where the larger order is present.<ref>Summerson, 130</ref> |
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==Variants== |
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| ⚫ | A variant, in which the motif is enclosed within a relieving blind arch that unifies the motif, is not Palladian, though Burlington seems to have assumed it was so, in using a drawing in his possession showing three such features in a plain wall (see illustration of Claydon House right). Modern scholarship attributes the drawing to [[Vincenzo Scamozzi|Scamozzi]]. Burlington employed the motif in 1721 for an elevation of [[Tottenham House|Tottenham Park]] in [[Savernake Forest]] for his brother-in-law Lord Bruce (since remodelled). Kent picked it up in his designs for the Houses of Parliament, and it appears in Kent's executed designs for the north front of [[Holkham Hall]].<ref>James Lees-Milne 1962:133f.</ref> |
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The [[Ipswich window]] is another variant.<ref name="Gayland">{{cite journal |last1=Gayland |url = http://www.ipswichsociety.org.uk/newsletter/newsletter-january-2018-issue-210/ipswich-windows/|first1=Robin |title=Ipswich Windows |journal=The Ipswich Society Newsletter |date=2018 |issue=210, January 2018}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[Venetian door]] |
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*[[John Summerson|Summerson, John]], ''[[The Classical Language of Architecture]]'', 1980 edition, [[Thames and Hudson]] ''World of Art'' series, {{ISBN|0500201773}} |
*[[John Summerson|Summerson, John]], ''[[The Classical Language of Architecture]]'', 1980 edition, [[Thames and Hudson]] ''World of Art'' series, {{ISBN|0500201773}} |
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Latest revision as of 05:26, 29 August 2024
A Venetian window (also known as a Serlian window) is a large tripartite window which is a key element in Palladian architecture. Although Sebastiano Serlio (1475–1554) did not invent it, the window features largely in the work of the Italian architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580) and is almost a trademark of his early career. The true Palladian window is an elaborated version. Both the Venetian window or Serlian window and the Palladian window were inspired by Hellenistic and Roman examples which are part of the classical tradition and related to prestige and sacredness. [1]
Overview
[edit]The Venetian window consists of an arched central light, symmetrically flanked by two shorter sidelights. Each sidelight is flanked by two columns or pilasters and topped by a small entablature. The entablatures serve as imposts supporting the semicircular arch that tops the central light. In the library at Venice, Sansovino varied the design by substituting columns for the two inner pilasters. To describe its origin as being either Palladian or Venetian is not accurate; the motif was first used by Donato Bramante[2] and later mentioned by Serlio in his seven-volume architectural book Tutte l'opere d'architettura et prospetiva expounding the ideals of Vitruvius and Roman architecture, this arched window is flanked by two lower rectangular openings, a motif that first appeared in the triumphal arches of ancient Rome.
Palladio used the motif extensively, most notably in the arcades of the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza. It is also a feature of his entrance to Villa Forni Cerato. It is perhaps this extensive use of the motif in the Veneto that has given the window its alternative name of the Venetian window; it is also known as a Serlian window. Whatever the name or the origin, this form of window has probably become one of the most enduring features of Palladio's work seen in the later architectural styles evolved from Palladianism.[3] According to James Lees-Milne, its first appearance in Britain was in the remodeled wings of Burlington House, London, where the immediate source was actually in Inigo Jones's designs for Whitehall Palace rather than drawn from Palladio himself.[4]
Palladian window
[edit]The Palladian window or "Palladio motif" is Palladio's elaboration of this, normally used in a series. It places a larger or giant order in between each window, and doubles the small columns supporting the side lintels, placing the second column behind rather than beside the first. This is introduced in the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza,[5] where it is used on both storeys; this feature was less often copied. Here the openings are not strictly windows, as they enclose a loggia. Pilasters might replace columns, as in other contexts. Sir John Summerson suggests that the omission of the doubled columns may be allowed, but "the term "Palladian motif" should be confined" to cases where the larger order is present.[6]
Variants
[edit]A variant, in which the motif is enclosed within a relieving blind arch that unifies the motif, is not Palladian, though Burlington seems to have assumed it was so, in using a drawing in his possession showing three such features in a plain wall (see illustration of Claydon House right). Modern scholarship attributes the drawing to Scamozzi. Burlington employed the motif in 1721 for an elevation of Tottenham Park in Savernake Forest for his brother-in-law Lord Bruce (since remodelled). Kent picked it up in his designs for the Houses of Parliament, and it appears in Kent's executed designs for the north front of Holkham Hall.[7]
The Ipswich window is another variant.[8]
Gallery
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Pair of Palladian windows on wings of south front of Burlington House, Westminster, the earliest appearance of the element in Britain -
![A Venetian window, with blind sides, designed by Isaac de Caus (d.1648)[9] circa 1647, south front of Wilton House, Wiltshire, England](/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/Wilton_House_facade.jpg/120px-Wilton_House_facade.jpg)
A Venetian window, with blind sides, designed by Isaac de Caus (d.1648)[9] circa 1647, south front of Wilton House, Wiltshire, England -
Claydon House (begun 1757), here the Venetian window in the central bay is surrounded by a unifying blind arch
![A Venetian window, with blind sides, designed by Isaac de Caus (d.1648)[9] circa 1647, south front of Wilton House, Wiltshire, England](/enwiki/wiki/File:Wilton_House_facade.jpg)
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Parada López de Corselas, Manuel (2015). La serliana en el Imperio Romano: paradigma de la arquitectura del poder: una lectura de la arquitectura y la iconografía arquitectónica romanas. Roma: L'Erma di Bretschneider.
- ^ Ackerman, Jaaes S. (1994). Palladio (series "Architect and Society")
- ^ Andrea Palladio, Caroline Constant. The Palladio Guide. Princeton Architectural Press, 1993. p. 42.
- ^ "The earliest example of the revived Venetian window in England", Lees-Milne, The Earls of Creation, 1962:100.
- ^ Summerson, 129-130
- ^ Summerson, 130
- ^ James Lees-Milne 1962:133f.
- ^ Gayland, Robin (2018). "Ipswich Windows". The Ipswich Society Newsletter (210, January 2018).
- ^ Nicholson, Nigel, Great Houses of Britain, London, 1978, p.125
- Summerson, John, The Classical Language of Architecture, 1980 edition, Thames and Hudson World of Art series, ISBN 0500201773