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The Herrerian style ( Spanish: estilo herreriano or arquitectura herreriana) of architecture was developed in Spain during the last third of the 16th century under the reign of Philip II (1556–1598), [1] and continued in force in the 17th century, but transformed by the Baroque style of the time.
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The Herrerian features are present externally, especially in...
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La arquitectura herreriana, estilo herreriano o estilo escurialense, también denominada por algunos autores manierismo clasicista, 1 se desarrolló en España el último tercio del siglo XVI, coincidiendo con el reinado de Felipe II (r. 1556-1598), y continuó vigente en el siglo XVII, aunque transformado por las corrientes barrocas del momento.
The Herrerian style ( Spanish: estilo herreriano or arquitectura herreriana) of architecture was developed in Spain during the last third of the 16th century under the reign of Philip II (1556–1598), and continued in force in the 17th century, but transformed by the Baroque style of the time.
Construction of the current monastery began on May 7, 1529, during the reign of Carlos V, Holy Roman Emperor, starting with the east wing, of Plateresque style. The original traces are by Enrique Egas. Construction in the Herrerian style began in the last quarter of the 16th century.
Its influence will be such that the 'Herrerian' style will end up defining the architecture of the Habsburgs, whose influence will spread throughout the Spanish Empire. Style easy to recognize in the symmetry of the buildings or in the slate towers, topped with lanterns or spiers in which dormers and chimneys open.
The main keys of his design are the impressive horizontal unified composition and the use of bare granite, omitting the classical orders for large surfaces. This style introduced in the monastery influenced Spanish architecture for over a century, becoming known as the Herrerian style.
