Exhibit: A Tribute to Andrea Palladio

Villa Cornaro designed by Andrea Palladio

Sponsored by Dr. Richard H. and Mrs. Julia Rush

The legacy of famed Italian architect, Andrea Palladio, in a deep, personal appreciation for art and education on the part of Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Rush converge in this very special exhibit debuting on the Lee Campus of Florida SouthWestern State College.

In celebration of the 500th birthday of famed Italian architect, Andrea Palladio, undoubtedly considered one of the leading architects in the history of modern civilization, this exhibit offers a unique perspective into Palladio's work through Villa Cornaro, one of this most well known 16th century Italian villas. Villa Cornaro is often cited as the undisputed most copied piece of architecture in the western world.

To more thoroughly understand the culture and everyday life of 16th and 17th century Italy, the exhibit also offers a glimpse into one of Italy's most influential historical periods through a series of Old Master's Paintings and antiques from the early 1500s through the early 18th century.

Palladio Resources

Learn More through Florida SouthWestern State College Library

The Rush Library maintains a research level collection of material about Palladio. Books, DVD's and Research Databases cover Art History throughout the centuries. All are available to Florida SouthWestern State College students and guests.

Villa Conaro Photography

Photographer, Don Freeman, has generously provided a collection of his work capturing Palladio's masterpieces for this exhibit. These beautiful images are now available for purchase through the Jayne H. Baum website.

Villa Cornaro Exterior side.
Villa Cornaro
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro interior wall sculpture above doorway.
Villa Cornaro - Interior
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro interior wall sculpture above doorway between two paintings.
Villa Cornaro - Interior
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro Exterior front.
Villa Cornaro
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro in-set statute of woman.
Villa Cornaro
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro interior wall sculpture above doorway between two paintings brighter lighting.
Villa Cornaro
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro Exterior other side.
Palladio Architecture
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro looking up from archway to columns.
Palladio Architecture
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro looking down columnade.
Palladio Architecture
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro looking down internal corridor.
Palladio Architecture
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman
Villa Cornaro interior wall sculpture above doorway brighter lighting.
Villa Cornaro
Photo Courtesy Don Freeman