At the forefront of the new school of design was the aristocratic "architect earl", Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington; in 1729, he and William Kent, designed Chiswick House. This House was a reinterpretation of Palladio's Villa Capra, but purified of 16th century elements and ornament. This severe lack of ornamentation was to be a feature of the Palladianism. In 1734 William Kent and Lord Burlington designed one of England's finest examples of Palladian architecture with Holkham Hall in Norfolk. The main block of this house followed Palladio's dictates quite closely, but Palladio's low, often detached, wings of farm buildings were elevated in significance. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who was the "architect earl"? ANS1 Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington QSN2 When was Chiswick House designed? ANS2 1729 QSN3 What was the original building that Chiswick House design was reinterpretation? ANS3 Palladio's Villa Capra QSN4 What is 1734 design is considered one of the finest example of Palladian architecture in England, built in Norfolk? ANS4 Holkham Hall