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Charles Garnier

[Editor In Chief, Paco Asensio ; Editor And Original Texts

Overview

Charles Garnier (Paris 1825-1898). The eclectism of this French architect enables him to be placed within the Second Imperial style. His works can be considered as archetypal examples of Neo-classical Renaissance and baroque architecture. His greatest undertaking was the Opera House in Paris (1861-1875), highly relevant for the subsequent development of architecture in the nineteenth century. The overall effect is harmonious but different styles and decorations are combined together through sculptures, frescos and marble. In 1900 the opera was moved to the Bastille and since then Garnier's building has been home to the Paris Opera Ballet Company. The fame of this construction was such that it even managed to push other noteworthy works, such as the Vila Eilenroc (1867), into the background.

ISBN 9783823855460
Category Architecture History
Call number NJ18G199 A12 2003
Physical description 80 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm.
Edition year 2003
Bibliographical references? No
Publisher name Te Neues
Publication year 2003
Place of publication Spain
Language English
Is series? No

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