High Renaissance in Northern Europe - Architecture - Hampton Court Palace
3 important questions on High Renaissance in Northern Europe - Architecture - Hampton Court Palace
When and for whom was the Hampton Court Palace built, and who enlarged it later (tip: it was enlarged 2 times)?
- Built around 1514 for Cardinal Wolsey.
- Enlarged by Henry VIII.
- Further enlarged by William III.
Although built in that time, Hampton Court Palace didn't resemble the typical Renaissance architectural style.
Can you explain why?
Henry VIII perpetuated the late medieval Gothic style.
Hampton Court Palace wasn't built with stone but with a brickwall. What does this indicate about castles built during the Renaissance?
Stone is stronger than bricks. This indicates that fortified castles were no longer required in the Renaissance and that castles were built to display wealth.
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