The Architecture Of Schonbrunn Palace - 2271 Words

Introduction Schà ¶nbrunn Palace is a political, cultural, and artistic marvel as it stands today and during the period it was made and as it exists today. The building and all surrounding buildings are meant to be taken in as a whole, as if it were four walls of canvases each unique and significant while still being part of the room. Schà ¶nbrunn is seen as a Gesamtkunstwerks. It was meant to out shine Versailles Palace in France. (5,6) From the height of the Hapsburg Empire to the present, the Baroque-style Schà ¶nbrunn Palace has provided a splendid showcase for Austria’s rich cultural tradition. It is situated on the premises of former hunting grounds, the Baroque palace, completed in 1713 still stand to contest its beauty against other baroque style palaces. While it is a precedent of Versailles its Zoo also became a precedent for future architecture. The typology of this site is one of monarchical power, leisure hunting, and the summer home, as well as heritage.(2, 3, 6) This p aper will describe the Schà ¶nbrunn Palace and provide a historical exploration of the cultural form. The paper will begin with, a physical description of Palace and surrounding areas, which will explore aspects such as the structure, and decorative aspects, Buildings and other landmarks that are a part of the overall Palace. Following the physical description, the historical context of the site will be analyzed, after which the principles of design will be explained. 1. Physical