Monday, June 15, 2009
Built between 1705 and 1722, Blenheim Palace was home to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, as well as the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill. Since its completion, it has been home to the Churchill’s for over 300 years. Blenheim Palace was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in the English Baroque style.
Not only was it Vanbrugh’s duty to create a home, but he also was to create a national monument to reflect the power and civilization of the nation. In order to create such a monument, Vanbrugh used great masses of stone to imitate strength and create shadow as decoration. He planned Blenheim Palace in perspective, as to be viewed best from a distance. Being on 2100 acres of parkland makes that view very possible. The palace is now open to the public and contains many tourist attractions on its grounds.
Not only was it Vanbrugh’s duty to create a home, but he also was to create a national monument to reflect the power and civilization of the nation. In order to create such a monument, Vanbrugh used great masses of stone to imitate strength and create shadow as decoration. He planned Blenheim Palace in perspective, as to be viewed best from a distance. Being on 2100 acres of parkland makes that view very possible. The palace is now open to the public and contains many tourist attractions on its grounds.
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