Scamozzi, Vincenzo

Vincenzo Scamozzi (1548–1616) was an influential Italian architect and theorist of the late Renaissance. He expanded upon the ideas of Andrea Palladio, emphasizing harmonious proportions and classical principles in architecture. Scamozzi authored "L'idea dell'architettura universale," where he discussed design methods and the importance of symmetry and order. His work helped shape early Baroque architecture and influenced the development of European architectural practice. Through his teachings and projects, Scamozzi contributed to the transition from Renaissance clarity to the expressive grandeur of later periods, leaving a lasting mark on architectural theory and design.