![]() The second part explores the design of private residences, such as city townhouses and country estates. The first book examines materials, techniques, elements, and defines the five classic orders, Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and composite, and all their respective parts. The four volumes of Palladio's work cover every important aspect of architecture and design. Palladio's seminal work was first published in English in 1663 and remains widely read and studied. ![]() Often considered to be one of the most important and influential figures in the history of architecture, Palladio's designs in the city of Vicenza are designated a World Heritage Site and have inspired countless architects and artists. ![]() First published in four volumes in Venice in 1570, "The Four Books of Architecture" is the important architectural treatise by the famed Italian architect Andrea Palladio. ![]()
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