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The National Gallery in London boasts a fascinating architectural journey through time. Its core, designed by William Wilkins in the 1830s, is a majestic neoclassical structure. Grand Ionic columns grace the facade, echoing the temples of ancient Greece and Rome. Inside, soaring ceilings and spacious galleries bathed in natural light provide the perfect stage for Renaissance masterpieces. Fast forward to the 1990s, and Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates inject a postmodern twist with the Sainsbury Wing. Clad in creamy Portland stone, its playful facade features giant arches and a pyramid-topped roof, referencing architectural styles from across history. Inside, light-filled atriums and top-lit galleries offer contemporary settings for art from the 16th to the 20th centuries. The National Gallery's architecture isn't just a backdrop, it's a testament to the evolution of artistic taste and its own ever-expanding collection. From the stoic grandeur of the old to the playful wit of the new, it's a captivating dialogue between past, present, and the enduring power of art. |
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| Author | Dale Cruse from San Francisco, CA, USA |
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