In the architecture and history of the many concepts that, originating at a certain stage in a single value, over time, acquire other meanings and applications. Tradition of their use is characteristic of many eras, countries and peoples. In this article we will try to answer the question: "Belvedere."
What is Belvedere? This is a light architectural structure in the form of a turret on the hill. May occur as a separate building on the hill, and can be used as a decorative architectural element on the building. The concept comes from the Italian phrase "bello vedere", which literally means "beautiful to see". In Italian language there is the noun "il belvedere", but the exact translation of this word the Italian-Russian dictionaries do not give, and translated just as it sounds - "Belvedere". But in some Russian articles can be found it translated as "beautiful view". Thus, from whatever point of view we come to the meaning of the word, it appears that the meaning of this construction is the place a better view.
In addition to the direct use of the term, it is used as a proper name: the Belvedere is a garden and Playground on the hill. So may be called hotels, villas, cafes and restaurants. A July 7, 2017 in Moscow hosted the annual international festival of Opera singers named after Hans, GABA with the same name. In this regard, "Belvedere" is the name cultural events, and even cake design reminiscent of architectural counterpart.
The Form of the Belvedere quite variable. Importantly, to comply with the conditions:
Most Often, the pinnacles are decorated with colonnades, but it's not necessary. As landscape gazebos Belvedere is performed using the lattice - instead the glazed - walls-and sometimes only support walls that support the roof.
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In Western European architecture of the Belvedere appeared in the late XVII century in the architectural style of the Baroque, but over time, despite the displacement of one style with another, the Belvedere changed its appearance and became an integral part of the new architecture.
In Russia these buildings appeared much earlier looked a little differently, but their essence because not was different. The type of gazebos can be attributed to such ancient buildings as the tower - tiered attic in the homes of wealthy boyars and merchants, tower loft over a porch in the form of a turret, and in defence of ancient architecture - "Firebolt" - turret on the roof of the castle tower, which housed the alarm bell or alarm. The architecture of the XVIII century and later the role of the Belvedere began to carry turrets and lights on the roof. This photo shows the Belvedere tower is one of the ornaments of Izmailovo Kremlin Romanov in Moscow.
In this case we will focus on the unique by its historical and architectural significance, green building, erected by decree and personal sketches of Emperor Nicholas I to his wife Alexandra Fyodorovna, the Belvedere Palace in Peterhof. The pavilion was built by Andrei Ivanovich Shtakenshneider in Meadow Park, connecting other parks of the Peterhof ensemble, on the highest point Babigonskoe height.
The appearance of the Belvedere Palace in Peterhof is reminiscent of more ancient temple raised on a high stylobate surrounded by a slender colonnade of the ionic order, and an openwork grille on the second floor tier. The roof of the Belvedere has a simple gable form with triangular pediments on the end sides. The building has a delicate pink colour with white decor and reminiscent of a beautiful shell. Decor facilities laconic: pilasters on the first floor, they hide behind building corners, openwork lattice, rectangular panels above the Windows with images in the style of "grisaille", similar to the bas-reliefs. Trunks of columns of the second floor is made of gray marble. The front façade features a staircase with sculptures made of marble, and the portico, which is supported by caryatids merlequin. This image is used by Nicholas I not surprising, as the prototype of the pavilion was a temple on the Athenian Acropolis - the Erechtheion, the porticos of which also support the caryatids.
It is famous for the construction of Queen Anne Jagiellonian, was built in Prague in the mid-seventeenth century. Location traditionally, such constructions the outskirts of the Royal gardens. The authors of the Belvedere steel Italian architect Giovanni spacio and Italian sculptor Paolo della Stella.
The Building is set on a small platform made of grey stone and has two floors-tier. The lower tier support arcade on ionic columns, and on the top there is a gallery bounded by a stone balustrade. The fancy roof is curved and resembles the bottom of an inverted sailboat. The decor of the building is laconic and not much stands out on the light background of the stone walls. Della Stella is mainly used inserts with reliefs on mythological subjects. Among their characters are images of masters of Ferdinand I and his wife.
If you look at the structure from the front side, it looks like it is a temple built on a stone rocky slope or a high stylobate. This side platform of the building resembles the Foundation of fortress construction, which was not by accident that time. Because dynastic marriages were outstanding characteristic is difficult in the military world of Western Europe.
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