Palladian architecture is an architectural style based on the work
of Andrea Palladio. Buildings which adhere to his concepts of symmetry,
perspective and the principles of classical architecture are described
as Palladian. This can be seen at Villa La Rotonda (pictured), one of
Palladio's most influential designs, which he began around 1565. The
style spread from Italy in the early 17th century and was introduced to
England by Inigo Jones. The early 18th century saw a resurgence led by
Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, whose own Chiswick House, and
Holkham Hall with William Kent, are among the finest English Palladian
buildings. In North America, Palladianism was taken up by Thomas
Jefferson; his home, Monticello, was based on a design by Palladio. The
style was superseded by Neoclassical architecture in the later 18th
century, and in the 19th both were eclipsed by the Gothic Revival.
Palladio remains an influential architect and works in his style
continue to be built.
Read more: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palladian_architecture>
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Today's selected anniversaries:
1762:
Anglo-Spanish War: The United Kingdom captured Havana after a
five-week siege, holding it until the Treaty of Paris the following
year.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Havana>
1876:
The Bayreuth Festival, now known for showcasing the stage works
of Richard Wagner, was inaugurated under the direction of Wagner and his
wife Cosima.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosima_Wagner>
1999:
The Act on National Flag and Anthem was adopted, formally
establishing the Hinomaru (design illustrated) and "Kimigayo" as the
Japanese national flag and anthem, respectively.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_on_National_Flag_and_Anthem>
2004:
Hurricane Charley struck the U.S. state of Florida, just 22
hours after Tropical Storm Bonnie inflicted its own damage to the
region.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_Storm_Bonnie_%282004%29>
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Wiktionary's word of the day:
sing small:
1. (idiomatic)
2. To assume a humble tone.
3. To not say anything; to keep quiet.
4. To play a minor part.
5. (singing, obsolete) To sing softly.
<https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/sing_small>
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Wikiquote quote of the day:
The symbols of religion are ciphers of which the key is to be
found in moral experience. It is in vain we pore over the ciphers unless
we possess the key. To understand the meaning of a great religious
teacher we must find in our own life experiences somewhat akin to his.
To selfish, unprincipled persons whose heart is wholly set on worldly
ends, what meaning, for instance, can such utterances have as these?
"You must become like little children if you would possess the kingdom
of heaven;" "You must be willing to lose your life in order to save it;"
"If you would be first you must consent to be last." To the worldly-
minded such words convey no sense whatever; they are, in fact, rank
absurdity.
--Felix Adler
<https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Felix_Adler>