Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola

Italian architect, designer of churches

Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola - Artists & Creatives born 1507
Born

1507
519 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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An architect from Italy, significant contributions include the design of the Church of the Gesù in Rome, a pivotal work that established the Baroque style of architecture. He also designed Villa Farnese in Caprarola, showcasing Renaissance ideals in its grand layout and intricate detailing. Barozzi's principles of architectural practice were articulated in his influential treatise, 'Regola delli cinque ordini d'architettura', which emphasized classical orders and their application. His designs emphasized symmetry, order, and proportion, impacting the subsequent developments in European architecture.

Designed the Church of the Gesù

Created Villa Farnese

Authored 'Regola delli cinque ordini d'architettura'

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