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    Named after a Greek Goddess, this person became a major influence in one particular branch of art history. The 'style' often pertains to one particular region of Italy, and was responsible for further innovations by two very well known Englishmen. Who was it, who were the British counterparts who adopted the trend, and which classical music piece was also inspired by this person's work?

    Question #81011. Asked by peasypod. (May 25 07 8:02 PM)


    lanfranco

    		I think this would have to be Andrea Palladio, called after Pallas Athene. Inigo Jones and Christopher Wren made Palladianism famous in the U.K., and composer Karl Jenkins was inspired by Palladio.

    One of my favorite architects.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Palladio

    May 26 07, 9:23 AM
    peasypod

    		Yes indeed Frankie, I wonder just how many people rushed out to get their 'buy 5 get one free' diamonds from that commercial....

    A Golden Banana for you and the Maven.

    May 26 07, 6:50 PM

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