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Architecture of France
David A. Hanser
Book Code: GR1902
ISBN: 0-313-31902-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31902-0
368 pages, photos
Greenwood Press
Publication: 12/30/2005
List Price: $78.95 (UK Sterling Price: £44.95)
Discount Price: $55.27 Greenwood Press Fall 2008 Backlist Sale. Use code 0826. Save 30%. Ends 12/31/2008.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • The text is enjoyable.. Hanser succeeds in keeping the book accessible to the beginner by avoiding excessive jargon, through clear explanations and a glossary... an informative read for students focusing on certain grand monuments or tourists interested in the architecture of famous buildings.
    —Reference Reviews     August 2006
  • [A]rchitecture of France, perfect for college-level art history collections specializing in international architecture....[a] solid reference.
    —The Midwest Book Review - California Bookwatch     April 2006
Description: 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. Topics include:
  • Aigues-Mortes
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Basilica of the Sacre Coeur
  • Chartres Cathedral
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Fontainbleau
  • Louvre and Tuileries Gardens
  • Madeleine
  • Mont St. Michel
  • Nimes Amphitheater
  • Paris Opera (Palais Garnier)
  • Pompidou Center
  • Reims Cathedral
  • Versailles
  • Villa Savoye
    Ideal for college and high school students alike, this comprehensive look at the architecture of France is an indispensible addition to any shelf.
    • 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
    LC Card Number: 2005022202
    LCC Class: NA1041
    Dewey Class: 720
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