Palladian
/pəˈleɪ.di.ən/noun
Relating to the architectural style inspired by the works of Andrea Palladio, marked by classical balance and symmetry.
Did you know?Palladian comes from Andrea Palladio, whose own name was adopted as a learned allusion to Pallas Athena, tying classical architecture to the aura of wisdom and divine order.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Pallas
“A name associated with Athena, goddess of wisdom and strategic skill.”
Late Latin
Latin
Palladius
“Pertaining to Pallas; used as a learned name form.”
16th Century
Italian
Palladio
“Andrea Palladio, the Venetian architect whose works became the model for the style.”
17th Century
English
Palladian
“In the style of Palladio; especially architecture based on his classical principles.”
Modern English
English
Palladian
“Relating to or characteristic of Palladio’s architectural style.”