112. Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)

 

Palace of Westminster (house of Parliament) London, England. Charles Barry and Augustus W. N. Pugin (architects). 1840-1870 C.E. Limestone masonry and glass Its stunning Gothic architecture to the 19th-century architect Sir Charles Barry. The Palace contains a fascinating mixture of both ancient and modern buildings, and houses an iconic collection of furnishings, archives and works of art. Description: Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), 1840-70, London

Content: Augustus Plugin  Interior designs + stained glass Gothic style

Context: Across from River Thames Among Houses of Parliament in London Built in the early Victorian era The Great Fire in 1834 burned down the original; had to be rebuilt Competition held to see who could build the best replacement - won by Charles Barry and Augustus Plugin  English 19th century

Form: Was intended to be either Gothic or Elizabethan  In the style of Gothic only (late medieval period; Shakespearean times)

Function: Serve as the House of Parliament  Primary function; practical and not based in aesthetic appearance, more so the reinforcement of traditional values  Still today the seat of government House of Commons  House of Lords

Khanacademy:

• Video - https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/later-europe-and-americas/enlightenment-revolution/v/palace-westminster

External Sources

• http://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/building/