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Architecture of France

Architecture of France

by David A. Hanser
Architecture of France
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ISBN-10:
0313319022
ISBN-13:
9780313319020
Pub. Date:
12/30/2005
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN-10:
0313319022
ISBN-13:
9780313319020
Pub. Date:
12/30/2005
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
Architecture of France

Architecture of France

by David A. Hanser

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780313319020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 12/30/2005
Series: Reference Guides to National Architecture
Pages: 368
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

David A. Hanser is Professor of Architecture at Oklahoma State University. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture and his doctorate in art history from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He also studied art and architectural history at the University of Munich. From 1970 to 1980, he taught in the University of Illinois School of Architecture. program in Versailles, France. In 1980, he moved to the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University, where he heads the architectural history and theory division and teaches architectural and urban design. In 1981, he organized and has since directed the School's European summer program headquartered at Versailles.

Table of Contents

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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