Author: Michael Poisson
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810943551
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A survey of buildings and monuments of note in Paris, with drawings of interesting architectural features throughout the city, and over 200 maps for walking tours which take in all the major monuments and structures.
Paris Buildings and Monuments
Author: Michael Poisson
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810943551
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A survey of buildings and monuments of note in Paris, with drawings of interesting architectural features throughout the city, and over 200 maps for walking tours which take in all the major monuments and structures.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810943551
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A survey of buildings and monuments of note in Paris, with drawings of interesting architectural features throughout the city, and over 200 maps for walking tours which take in all the major monuments and structures.
Museums and Biographies
Author: Kate Hill
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN: 184383961X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Exploring the relationship between museums and biographies, this collection of essays examines examples from the early 19th century to the present day.
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN: 184383961X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Exploring the relationship between museums and biographies, this collection of essays examines examples from the early 19th century to the present day.
The Eiffel Tower
Author: Benjamin Peyrel
Publisher: La Martiniere/Abrams
ISBN: 9781419744297
Category : Tour Eiffel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The official book of the 130th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous monuments in the world At 1,063 feet (324 meters) high, the Tower is a symbol--of Paris and of France, and of modernity. Since its creation in 1889, the Eiffel Tower has been hailed as a feat of architectural and engineering prowess, one that still reflects the best of what France has to offer the world. Known in France as the "Dame de Fer," or "Iron Lady," the Tower is the embodiment of a Parisian woman: seductive and always superbly dressed to impress the 6 million visitors she receives each year. This beautiful two-sided book celebrates the dual identity of the Tower: It opens from one side to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the technical aspects of the monument, and from the other side to show off the star herself, the Tower as an icon of France, an inspiration to artists and designers, a symbol of peace and freedom, and so much more.
Publisher: La Martiniere/Abrams
ISBN: 9781419744297
Category : Tour Eiffel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The official book of the 130th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous monuments in the world At 1,063 feet (324 meters) high, the Tower is a symbol--of Paris and of France, and of modernity. Since its creation in 1889, the Eiffel Tower has been hailed as a feat of architectural and engineering prowess, one that still reflects the best of what France has to offer the world. Known in France as the "Dame de Fer," or "Iron Lady," the Tower is the embodiment of a Parisian woman: seductive and always superbly dressed to impress the 6 million visitors she receives each year. This beautiful two-sided book celebrates the dual identity of the Tower: It opens from one side to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the technical aspects of the monument, and from the other side to show off the star herself, the Tower as an icon of France, an inspiration to artists and designers, a symbol of peace and freedom, and so much more.
Holocaust Monuments and National Memory Cultures in France and Germany Since 1989
Author: Peter Carrier
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 9781571819048
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Since 1989, two sites of memory with respect to the deportation and persecution of Jews in France and Germany have received intense public attention: the Veĺ d'Hiv in Paris and the Monument for the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin. Why is this so? Both monuments, the author argues, are unique in the history of memorial projects.
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 9781571819048
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Since 1989, two sites of memory with respect to the deportation and persecution of Jews in France and Germany have received intense public attention: the Veĺ d'Hiv in Paris and the Monument for the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin. Why is this so? Both monuments, the author argues, are unique in the history of memorial projects.
An Inventory of the Ancient and Historical Monuments with the Report of the Commission
Author: Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex
Author: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Five Hundred Buildings of Paris
Author: Kathy Borrus
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
ISBN: 1579128580
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
ARCHITECTURE. Five hundred glorious photographs showcase the finest, most majestic and most interesting examples of architecture in the world's most romantic city, Paris. The book represents a photographic neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood tour of the city, capturing stately and historic buildings, monuments and engineering structures. Each building is showcased on it's own page in a rich and beautiful fine resolution monochrome photograph. The accompanying text identifies location and date of completion/renovation, the building's distinctive features and historical context.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
ISBN: 1579128580
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
ARCHITECTURE. Five hundred glorious photographs showcase the finest, most majestic and most interesting examples of architecture in the world's most romantic city, Paris. The book represents a photographic neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood tour of the city, capturing stately and historic buildings, monuments and engineering structures. Each building is showcased on it's own page in a rich and beautiful fine resolution monochrome photograph. The accompanying text identifies location and date of completion/renovation, the building's distinctive features and historical context.
Preservation of Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites in France
Author: France. Ambassade (Great Britain). Service de presse et d'information
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Selected Monuments of French Gothic Architecture
Author: John Vredenburgh Van Pelt
Publisher: New York : Pencil Points Press Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Pencil Points Press Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography
Author: Graham Robb
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 039306882X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
"A witty, engaging narrative style…[Robb's] approach is particularly engrossing." —New York Times Book Review A narrative of exploration—full of strange landscapes and even stranger inhabitants—that explains the enduring fascination of France. While Gustave Eiffel was changing the skyline of Paris, large parts of France were still terra incognita. Even in the age of railways and newspapers, France was a land of ancient tribal divisions, prehistoric communication networks, and pre-Christian beliefs. French itself was a minority language. Graham Robb describes that unknown world in arresting narrative detail. He recounts the epic journeys of mapmakers, scientists, soldiers, administrators, and intrepid tourists, of itinerant workers, pilgrims, and herdsmen with their millions of migratory domestic animals. We learn how France was explored, charted, and colonized, and how the imperial influence of Paris was gradually extended throughout a kingdom of isolated towns and villages. The Discovery of France explains how the modern nation came to be and how poorly understood that nation still is today. Above all, it shows how much of France—past and present—remains to be discovered. A New York Times Notable Book, Publishers Weekly Best Book, Slate Best Book, and Booklist Editor's Choice.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 039306882X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
"A witty, engaging narrative style…[Robb's] approach is particularly engrossing." —New York Times Book Review A narrative of exploration—full of strange landscapes and even stranger inhabitants—that explains the enduring fascination of France. While Gustave Eiffel was changing the skyline of Paris, large parts of France were still terra incognita. Even in the age of railways and newspapers, France was a land of ancient tribal divisions, prehistoric communication networks, and pre-Christian beliefs. French itself was a minority language. Graham Robb describes that unknown world in arresting narrative detail. He recounts the epic journeys of mapmakers, scientists, soldiers, administrators, and intrepid tourists, of itinerant workers, pilgrims, and herdsmen with their millions of migratory domestic animals. We learn how France was explored, charted, and colonized, and how the imperial influence of Paris was gradually extended throughout a kingdom of isolated towns and villages. The Discovery of France explains how the modern nation came to be and how poorly understood that nation still is today. Above all, it shows how much of France—past and present—remains to be discovered. A New York Times Notable Book, Publishers Weekly Best Book, Slate Best Book, and Booklist Editor's Choice.