Wreneanadj.
/rɛˈniːən/ Of or pertaining to, following or consonant with the architectural theories or practices of, Sir C. Wren; built by Wren. See also Wrenian adj.
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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > architecture > style of architecture > [adjective] > style of specific English architects
Wrenean1813
Wyatt1819
Soanean1842
Wrenian1853
Puginian1933
Wyattesque1942
Walpolian1944
Soanesque1945
Wyattish1946
Soanic1948
1813 Gentleman's Mag. Feb. 132 The decorations of the Wrenean school of architecture.
1813 Gentleman's Mag. Feb. 133 Topped with Wrenean pedestals and balls.
1813 Gentleman's Mag. Feb. 133 Whether at the Wrenean, or any subsequent period.
1896 Westm. Gaz. 11 Sept. 3/1 The exquisite gates which adorn the Wrenean terraces of Chelsea.
Derivatives
Wreˈneanize v. (transitive) to make Wrenean in character.
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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > architecture > style of architecture > [verb (transitive)] > treat in specific style
Gothicize1798
Wreneanize1813
churchwardenize1830
castellate1840
Palladianize1893
Tudorize1986
1813 Gentleman's Mag. Feb. 133/1 The lanthern is wholly Wreneanised, in two tiers with lights to each.
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