1989 Royal Academy of Arts Poster, Inigo Jones Architect, "Catafalque of James I Westminster Abbey" 1625 gallery exhibition, wall art decor

1989 Royal Academy of Arts Poster, Inigo Jones Architect, "Catafalque of James I in Westminster Abbey" 1625 gallery exhibition, wall art decor

This exhibition poster is from the Royal Academy of Arts for an exhibition in 1989 featuring "Architect". It features Inigo Jones's architectural work, the "Finished Elevation for the Catafalque of James I in Westminster Abbey" from 1625.
Dimensions: 30.3 in x 20.1 in (77 cm x 51 cm)

Inigo Jones was the first significant architect in England in the early modern period, and the first to employ Vitruvian rules of proportion and symmetry in his buildings. As the most notable architect in England, Jones was the first person to introduce the classical architecture of Rome and the Italian Renaissance to Britain. He left his mark on London by his design of single buildings, such as the Queen's House which is the first building in England designed in a pure classical style, and the Banqueting House, Whitehall, as well as the layout for Covent Garden square which became a model for future developments in the West End. He made major contributions to stage design by his work as theatrical designer for several dozen masques, most by royal command and many in collaboration with Ben Jonson.

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Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the charm.

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