Bay of Gallery; South Range and Medallions
F 238
Description Bay of Gallery; South Range and Medallions
Date c. 1930
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number F 238
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 397137, SC 2512285
Scope and Content Detail showing capital of pilaster-buttress, courtyard front of east range of Falkland Palace, Fife Falkland Palace was remodelled in 1537-41 for King James V (died 1542). The south range dates from his reign, as do the exteriors of the earlier buildings. The east and north ranges were probably both built for King James IV (1488-1513). The buttresses are made to resemble Classicising pilasters or flattened pillars as part of the Renaissance courtyard front of the south range. During the Renaissance, educated people began to regard the Classical past as a golden age of civilisation. This created a demand for buildings in 'Classicising' styles inspired by Greek and Roman architecture. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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