Italian Baroque
elements are very conspicuous in this structure. This building was
presented by a grateful nation to the victorious Duke of Marlborough. Vanbrugh
had a strong interest in theatre.
Blenheim Palace
Who-
Sir John Vanbrugh What- Stone/ Marble
Building When- 1705-1724 Where-Oxfordshire, England
Why- His architecture leans
toward the theatrical on a mighty and extravagant scale.