William Kent

/ˌwɪljəm ˈkent/

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(c. 1685-1748) an English painter and architect who also designed gardens and the insides of houses. He studied in Rome and helped to introduce Palladianism (= an Italian style of architecture) to Britain. Many public buildings in London were designed by him, including the Treasury building. He is now best remembered for the gardens he designed. In them he introduced a more natural and informal style and has been described as the father of modern gardening. His interior designs can be seen at Burlington House and at Holkham Hall, near Norwich. compare ‘Capability’ Brown

单词	William Kent
释义	William Kent /ˌwɪljəm ˈkent/ /ˌwɪljəm ˈkent/ jump to other results (c. 1685-1748) an English painter and architect who also designed gardens and the insides of houses. He studied in Rome and helped to introduce Palladianism (= an Italian style of architecture) to Britain. Many public buildings in London were designed by him, including the Treasury building. He is now best remembered for the gardens he designed. In them he introduced a more natural and informal style and has been described as the father of modern gardening. His interior designs can be seen at Burlington House and at Holkham Hall, near Norwich. compare ‘Capability’ Brown
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