How Did Robert Smythson Influence Elizabethan Architecture

In the past fine architecture was mainly found in Churches, but during the Elizabethan Era when art was flourishing, people began paying more attention to their homes. Robert Smythson was a primary figure in building and designing some of the most elaborate houses of the time, despite the fact that being a professional architect was not yet a profession. His most notable work was Longleat in Wiltshire, a lavish house perfectly exemplifying Elizabethan architecture.