Architecture of France

Informationen zum Autor David A. Hanser Klappentext Covering all regions of France-from Avignon's Palace of the Popes to Versailles' Petit Trianon-and all periods of French architecture-from the Roman theater at Orange to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris-this volume examines more than 60 of France's most important architectural landmarks. Writing in a clear and engaging style, David Hanser, professor of architecture at Oklahoma State University, describes the features, functions, and historical importance of each structure. Besides identifying location, style, architects, and periods of initial construction and major renovation, the cross-referenced and illustrated entries also highlight architectural and historical terms explained in the Glossary and conclude with a useful listing of further readings. The volume also offers ready-reference lists of entries by location, architectural style, and time period, as well as a general bibliography, a subject index, and a detailed introductory overview of French architecture. Entries cover major architectural structures as well as smaller sites, including everything from the Cathedral of Notre Dame to Metro (subway) stations. Ideal for college and high school students alike, this comprehensive look at the architecture of France is an indispensible addition to any shelf. Zusammenfassung Covering all regions of France-from Avignon's Palace of the Popes to Versailles' Petit Trianon-and all periods of French architecture-from the Roman theater at Orange to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris-this volume examines more than 60 of France's most important architectural landmarks. Inhaltsverzeichnis Entries by LocationEnries by Architectural StyleEntries by Time PeriodPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionArchitecture of FranceAbbaye aux Hommes (Men's Abbey)/St=EtienneAbbey Church of the AustremoineAigues-mortesAncy-le-Franc ChateauArab World InstituteArc de Triomphe (Arch of Triumph)Baptistery if St, Jean (St. John)Basilica of the Sacre Coeur (The Sacred Heart of Christ)Bibliotheque Natioanal Francois MitterrandBibliotheque Ste-GenevieveCarcassonne (Fortress City)Carnac AlignmentsChambord ChateauChartres Cathedral (Notre Dame)Chenonceaux ChateauEiffel TowerFontainebleau PalaceFontenay AbbeyGermigny-des-Pres, Parish Church ofGrande Arche (Grande Arch)Grande Theater of BordeauxHotel SoubiseInvalidesJacques Coeur HouseLes Halles (Central Markets)Louvre and Tuileries GardenMadeleineMaisons ChateauMetro (Subway) StationsMont St. MichelNimes Amphitheater and Triumhal ArchNimes: The Maison CarreeNotre DameOrange: Roman Theater and Triumphal ArchPalace of the PopesPantheonParis Opera (Palais Garnier)Pierrefonds ChateauPlace de la Concorde and Gardes MeublesPlace des VosgesPompidou CenterPont de GardReims Cathedral (Notre Dame)Romchamp (Notre-Dame-du-Haut)Royal SaltworksSt. DenisSaint-ChapelleSt. FrontSt. Michel de CuxaSaint Philibert Abbey ChurchSaint SavinSaint SerninTheater des Champs-ElyseesUnite d'HabitationVal-de-GraceVaux-le-Vicomte ChateauVersailles ChateauVersailles: City and GardensVersailles: The Hamlet (L'Hameau)Vezelay: Church of the Madeleine (Mary Magdalene)Villandry Chateau and GardensVilla SavoyeGlossaryBibliographyIndex...

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David A. Hanser

Klappentext
Covering all regions of France-from Avignon's Palace of the Popes to Versailles' Petit Trianon-and all periods of French architecture-from the Roman theater at Orange to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris-this volume examines more than 60 of France's most important architectural landmarks. Writing in a clear and engaging style, David Hanser, professor of architecture at Oklahoma State University, describes the features, functions, and historical importance of each structure. Besides identifying location, style, architects, and periods of initial construction and major renovation, the cross-referenced and illustrated entries also highlight architectural and historical terms explained in the Glossary and conclude with a useful listing of further readings. The volume also offers ready-reference lists of entries by location, architectural style, and time period, as well as a general bibliography, a subject index, and a detailed introductory overview of French architecture.

Entries cover major architectural structures as well as smaller sites, including everything from the Cathedral of Notre Dame to Metro (subway) stations. Ideal for college and high school students alike, this comprehensive look at the architecture of France is an indispensible addition to any shelf.

Zusammenfassung
Covering all regions of Francefrom Avignon's Palace of the Popes to Versailles' Petit Trianonand all periods of French architecturefrom the Roman theater at Orange to the Arc de Triomphe in Paristhis volume examines more than 60 of France's most important architectural landmarks.

Inhalt
Entries by Location Enries by Architectural Style Entries by Time Period Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Architecture of France Abbaye aux Hommes (Men's Abbey)/St=Etienne Abbey Church of the Austremoine Aigues-mortes Ancy-le-Franc Chateau Arab World Institute Arc de Triomphe (Arch of Triumph) Baptistery if St, Jean (St. John) Basilica of the Sacre Coeur (The Sacred Heart of Christ) Bibliotheque Natioanal Francois Mitterrand Bibliotheque Ste-Genevieve Carcassonne (Fortress City) Carnac Alignments Chambord Chateau Chartres Cathedral (Notre Dame) Chenonceaux Chateau Eiffel Tower Fontainebleau Palace Fontenay Abbey Germigny-des-Pres, Parish Church of Grande Arche (Grande Arch) Grande Theater of Bordeaux Hotel Soubise Invalides Jacques Coeur House Les Halles (Central Markets) Louvre and Tuileries Garden Madeleine Maisons Chateau Metro (Subway) Stations Mont St. Michel Nimes Amphitheater and Triumhal Arch Nimes: The Maison Carree Notre Dame Orange: Roman Theater and Triumphal Arch Palace of the Popes Pantheon Paris Opera (Palais Garnier) Pierrefonds Chateau Place de la Concorde and Gardes Meubles Place des Vosges Pompidou Center Pont de Gard Reims Cathedral (Notre Dame) Romchamp (Notre-Dame-du-Haut) Royal Saltworks St. Denis Saint-Chapelle St. Front St. Michel de Cuxa Saint Philibert Abbey Church Saint Savin Saint Sernin Theater des Champs-Elysees Unite d'Habitation Val-de-Grace Vaux-le-Vicomte Chateau Versailles Chateau Versailles: City and Gardens Versailles: The Hamlet (L'Hameau) Vezelay: Church of the Madeleine (Mary Magdalene) Villandry Chateau and Gardens Villa Savoye Glossary Bibliography Index

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