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What years mark the beginning and end of the Palladian Period?
What years mark the beginning and end of the Palladian Period?
Which public building is noted as the first large-scale Palladian public building in Britain and Ireland?
Which public building is noted as the first large-scale Palladian public building in Britain and Ireland?
Which architect is credited with introducing the Palladian style to Ireland?
Which architect is credited with introducing the Palladian style to Ireland?
What type of material is Russborough House constructed from?
What type of material is Russborough House constructed from?
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What distinctive feature is found in the west front of Trinity College Dublin?
What distinctive feature is found in the west front of Trinity College Dublin?
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Which item is commonly referred to as stucco in the context of plasterwork?
Which item is commonly referred to as stucco in the context of plasterwork?
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How long did the construction of Russborough House take?
How long did the construction of Russborough House take?
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Which of the following was NOT designed by Richard Cassells?
Which of the following was NOT designed by Richard Cassells?
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What style characterized ceilings in the early 18th century known for geometric patterns?
What style characterized ceilings in the early 18th century known for geometric patterns?
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What famous decorative feature can be found in Robert West's house?
What famous decorative feature can be found in Robert West's house?
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Study Notes
The Georgian Period
- The Palladian Period took place from 1700 to 1760 in Ireland.
- Significant houses constructed during this period include Castletown House, Russborough House, Bellamont Forest, and Westport House.
- Notable public buildings from the Palladian Period feature Parliament House (Bank of Ireland) and Trinity College Dublin.
- Key architects of the Neoclassical Period include Edward Lovett Pearce, Richard Cassells, William Chambers, and James Gandon.
- Castletown House is located in County Kildare and is renowned as "the finest house Ireland ever saw."
- The Palladian style was introduced to Ireland by architect Edward Lovett Pearce.
- Richard Cassells designed Russborough House, situated in County Wicklow, taking 10 years to complete.
- Russborough House is built in the Palladian style and constructed from local granite.
- The west front and Parliament Square of Trinity College Dublin were built between 1752 and 1760, featuring a portico with six classical Corinthian columns.
- Richard Cassells designed the dining hall at Trinity College Dublin, located next to the chapel.
- The Parliament House was initiated by Edward Lovett Pearce and is recognized as the first large-scale Palladian public building in Britain and Ireland.
- Robert West was known for his intricate designs and is regarded as the leading Irish stuccodore of the early 18th century.
- Michael Stapleton contributed to various buildings, including Lucan House, the Examination Hall, and the Chapel at Trinity College Dublin.
- Stucco, commonly referred to as plasterwork, became prominent during this period, showcasing craftsmanship in architecture.
- The compartmented style, characterized by ceilings divided into ornamental geometric patterns, emerged in the early 18th century.
- Notable examples of stucco work include Castletown House, Russborough House, and Riverstown House.
- In Robert West's house, the stairway leading to the reception rooms is adorned with his famous free-standing birds.
- Michael Stapleton's plasterwork is distinguished by its intricate and decorative detailing.
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Test your knowledge on the Georgian and Palladian periods with these short-answer questions. Explore key buildings, architects, and significant years that shaped this historical era. Perfect for students studying architectural history.
