English/French Architecture

Château Chenonceaux

A French castle associated with King Henry II.

Facade

The front or face of a building.

Hall of Mirrors

A room with mirrors, created for Louis XIV.

Trompe D'oeil

Art technique creating optical illusions.

English Renaissance

Period of revival in English art and architecture.

Manor

A large country house in England.

Inigo Jones

English architect influenced by Palladio and Roman styles, made Banqueting Hall

Banqueting House

Henry VIII's venue for entertainment and parties.

Villa

An Italian countryside home.

Château

A French countryside home or castle.

Ionic Capitals

Stylized tops of columns with scroll-like features.

Paris Opera House

An architectural marvel influenced by Greek design.

Sewer under the opera house

Underground drainage system beneath the Paris Opera.

Finestro

Italian for "Many Windows" in architecture

Hardwick Hall

Mansion with multiple facades

Palace of Versailles

A large royal residence built in the seventeenth century by King Louis XIV of France, near Paris. The palace, with its lavishgardens and fountains, is a spectacular example of French classical architecture. The Hall of Mirrors is particularly well known. The peace treaty that formally ended World War I was negotiated and signed here as well.