Saturday, April 12, 2008

Villa Emo, Fanzio (1564)

In the Villa Emo, we find a great example of the three part plan that would become popular in suburban villas in Italy. The rooms in all three wings of the villa are proportional to each other, and the building features strong classical elements. The enclosed portico is designed after a classic temple front, with large statues standing on top of the three corners of the pediment. The wings that extend to the side feature a classic colonnade.

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