Interior Design- Classical Civilizations

  The Spanish Renaissance

1. Weekly Analysis What I learned 

     This past week I learned that the Spanish Renaissance was greatly influenced by classical Greek and Roman elements. This style includes symmetry , intricate details, the use of the arch , and warm natural materials to connect the indoors and outdoors.  This era also incorporates courtyards, tile, and wood carvings. What I found to be most interesting was how these traditional details are incorporated to be used in modern design and architecture today!! This era gives a very timeless and elegant appeal.

Concepts in the Spanish Renaissance !

"Plateresque"

Spanish Architecture- blended newly imported Italian concepts with deep gothic traditions and "Moorish " legacy 

"Grille work"- highly ornamental monumental screens forged primarily of iron

* shown from "Granada Cathedral"

Architecture

  

                         A                                   B                                                  C

"The Ambassadors Hall” at the Alcazar of Seville (Spain)" (A)

"Facade of the Iglesias Conventual de San Pablo" (B)

"The Real Alcazar de Sevilla" (C)

Characteristics of "Spanish Renaissance"- simplicity and boldness, crude carvings, and heavy proportions through the use of patterns.

Cathedrals

A                                            B                               C

"Granada Cathedral  "(A) , "Cathedral of Seville"(B), "Jaen Cathedral"(C)

Furniture 

A: "walnut caxa"

B:"Spanish Renaissance Style Carved Hall Chair"

C:"19th Century Spanish Renaissance Walnut and Velvet Three-Seat Bench"

2. Modern Implications 

"Modern Spanish Renaissance Interior" 

* white stucco walls

*red terracotta roof tiles 

*balanced window placement

"Traditional Arches and Natural Materials"

* large rounded arch

*wooden ceiling beams

*detailed chandelier

"Contemporary Spanish Living Room"


* white plaster walls
*rounded doorways

*neutral furniture

3.One step further 

 Juan de Herrera- he was a prominent Spanish architect, geometrician, and mathematician

Works :

"The Cathedral of Valladolid, Spain"

 

                   

  

"El Escorial"

"Archivo de Indias"

4. Conclusion

  In conclusion, I learned how the Spanish Renaissance still has a lasting, and significant influence on modern design. I really appreciate how the wooden beams and natural colors (especially in my modern design examples) preserve the recognizable features of the Spanish Renaissance's historical design. The Spanish renaissance sticks out to me because it combines craftsmanship, beauty , cand  function that continues to feel ageless.