Andrea Palladio

Architecture Italian 1508 – 1580 101 quotes

An Italian architect whose work inspired Palladianism, a style that influenced Western architecture for centuries, known for his villas in Veneto.

Quotes by Andrea Palladio

The walls should be constructed in such a manner that they are strong and durable.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The ornaments of a building should be such that they are suitable to its character and purpose.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should always endeavor to unite utility with beauty.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of learning and experience.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be well acquainted with the principles of geometry and arithmetic.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a good draughtsman and a good designer.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of integrity and honor.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of good taste and judgment.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of industry and perseverance.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of modesty and humility.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of candor and sincerity.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of prudence and discretion.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of generosity and liberality.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of piety and religion.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of virtue and good morals.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of good breeding and manners.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of good conversation and address.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of good humor and pleasantry.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of good sense and understanding.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570

The architect should be a man of good memory and invention.

The Four Books of Architecture 1570