Lorenzo de San Nicolás facts for kids
Lorenzo de San Nicolás (1593–1679) was a talented Spanish architect. He was also a member of a religious group, so people called him fray. This is a Spanish word for a friar or a member of certain religious orders.
Early Life and Career
Lorenzo de San Nicolás was born in the city of Madrid, Spain. He started his career as both an architect and a friar when he was still a teenager. His father was also an architect. Later in life, his father became an Augustinian friar. This likely influenced Lorenzo's own path.
His Important Book
Lorenzo de San Nicolás wrote a very important book called Arte y Uso de la Arquitectura. This title means "Art and Use of Architecture." The book was published in two parts, first in 1639 and then in 1664.
This book was extremely influential. It helped shape architecture in Baroque Spain during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was also very important in Spanish America during that time. His ideas helped many buildings look the way they do today.
See also
In Spanish: Lorenzo de San Nicolás para niños
