Event

The Morgan Library & Museum's Palladio Exhibit - through August 1st - New York City

16th-century architect Andrea Palladio's principles of balance and proportion, orderly progression of spaces, and use of classical forms influenced the design of Drayton Hall, circa 1738. Today, Drayton Hall is proud to be part of the Morgan Library & Museum's exhibit featuring thirty-one original Palladio drawings from the Royal Institute of British Architects, on view to the public for the first time in over thirty years. Also included are rare architectural texts illustrating the journey from Italy to North America of Palladio's design principles, and specially commissioned building models of Drayton Hall and other structures that show Palladio's profound influence on American architecture.

The Exhibit:
Palladio and His Legacy - A Transatlantic Journey

Andrea Palladio (1508–1580):
Considered among the most significant and influential architects in the Western world, his finished buildings, drawings, and writings have become cultural touchstones.


For complete information on the exhibit, please download the Morgan Library & Museum's Press Release in pdf format (above) or visit the website at www.themorgan.org.