Jacobean style

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• Jacobean architecture — Castle Bromwich Hall The Jacobean style is the second phase of Renaissance architecture in England, following the Elizabethan style. It is named after King James I of England, with whose reign it is associated. Contents …   Wikipedia

• Jacobean era — distinguish2|Jacobinism or JacobitismThe Jacobean era refers to a period in English and Scottish history that coincides with the reign of King James I (1603ndash 1625). The Jacobean era succeeds the Elizabethan era and precedes the Caroline era,… …   Wikipedia

• Jacobean — Ja*co be*an (?; 277), Jacobian Ja*co bi*an, a. [From L. Jacobus James. See 2d {Jack}.] Of or pertaining to James the First, of England, or of his reign or times; especially, pertaining to a style of architecture and decoration popular in the time …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Jacobean — 1770, lit. of James (king or apostle), later especially of the literary and architectural style of the time of James I (1844). See JAMES (Cf. James) …   Etymology dictionary

• Jacobean age — Period in the visual and literary arts during the reign of James I (Latin Jacobus) of England (r. 1603–25). Jacobean architecture combines motifs from the late Gothic period with Classical details and Tudor pointed arches and interior paneling.… …   Universalium

• Jacobean — /jak euh bee euhn/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to James I of England or to his period. 2. noting or pertaining to the style of architecture and furnishings prevailing in England in the first half of the 17th century, continuing the Elizabethan… …   Universalium

• Jacobean literature — Body of works written during the reign of James I of England (1603–25). The successor to Elizabethan literature, Jacobean literature was often dark in mood, questioning the stability of the social order; some of William Shakespeare s greatest… …   Universalium

• Jacobean — [[t]ʤæ̱kəbi͟ːən[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n A Jacobean building, piece of furniture, or work of art was built or produced in Britain in the style of the period between 1603 and 1625. ...a Jacobean manor house …   English dictionary

• Jacobean — [ˌdʒakə bi:ən] adjective relating to the reign of James I of England (1603–1625). ↘denoting the architectural style prevalent at this time, consisting of a blend of Gothic and classical features. ↘(of furniture) made in the style prevalent at… …   English new terms dictionary

• Jacobean — /dʒækəˈbiən/ (say jakuh beeuhn) adjective 1. of or relating to the reign of James I of England or his times: Jacobean drama. 2. of or relating to the late English Gothic style of architecture and furnishings, showing Italian influence, which… …  

• Jacobean — Jac•o•be•an [[t]ˌdʒæk əˈbi ən[/t]] adj. 1) why of or pertaining to James I of England or to his period 2) lit. of or pertaining to the style of literature and drama produced during the early 17th century 3) lit. why a writer, statesman, or other… …   From formal English to slang