Inigo Jones

The elegance and beauty of the Renaissance was revolutionary. Technology, in particular, evolved dramatically during this time period and did so for the better. While the Renaissance saw advances in nearly every area of thought, discovery, creativity and innovation, there were numerous ground-breaking advances in design and construction technology that forever influenced building and architectural style in England.
Inigo Jones was one of many archers during the renaissance period, but was regarded as the first and one of the best. Jones began his career in design but not architecture. At some point before 1603 a rich patron (possibly the Earl of Pembroke or the Earl of Rutland) sent him to Italy to study drawing after being impressed by the
The Roman orders of columns are used:- Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite. The orders can either be structural, supporting an arcade or architrave, or purely decorative, set against a wall in the form of pilasters. During the Renaissance, architects aimed to use columns, pilasters, and entablatures as an integrated system. (“ Renaissance Architecture” Wikipedia). Windows may be paired and set within a semi-circular arch. They may have square lintels and triangular or segmental pediments, which are often used alternately.a high semi-circular topped opening flanked with two lower square-topped openings. The west window of Bath Abbey, is a fine example of the way that the vertical supports within the window, the difference between the high Gothic style of the fourteenth century and the late Gothic of fifteenth century England can be seen by comparing the techniques used in vaulting. (“Late English Gothic.”). Windows are used to bring light into the building and in domestic architecture, to give views. Stained glass, although sometimes present, is not a feature. (“ Renaissance Architecture, Essentials Humanities.”). The details used on the interior were also considered extravagant at the time. Doors usually have square lintels. They may be set within an arch or surmounted by a triangular or segmental pediment. Openings that do not have doors are usually arched and frequently have
Greater reliance on classical elements and Mannerist concepts. Horizontal emphasis, regularity, larger scale but still highly individualistic in appearance. ( “ English Renaissance ”). Brick in elaborate patterns and brick with stone quoins, Timber, Local Stone and Plaster. Growing importance of the staircase, Bay and Oriel windows and concept of comfort. External walls are generally constructed of brick, rendered, or faced with stone in highly finished ashlar masonry, laid in straight courses. The corners of buildings are often emphasised by rusticated quoins. Basements and ground floors were often rusticated, Internal walls are smoothly plastered and surfaced with lime wash. For more formal spaces, internal surfaces are decorated with frescoes. Tends to be massive, heavy proportions, carved and or inlayed. Little use of either painted or gilded surfaces. Relies on textiles and surface decoration for interest.. Increased use of Upholstery and the introduction of sets with matching fabrics. ( “Renaissance Architecture” Wikipedia”). The boss is the round decoration where the lines of the vault meet. Those in St. Mary Redcliffe are intricately decorated with gold, though they can scarcely be seen from the ground. ( “Renaissance Architecture” Wikipedia”). Vaults do not have ribs. They are semi-circular or segmental and on a square plan, unlike the Gothic vault which is frequently