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 The style was superseded by Neoclassical architecture in the later 18th century, and in the 19th both were eclipsed by the Gothic Revival.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.

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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

_____________________________ 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

___________________________ 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