Format:
XXII, 300 S.
,
zahlr. Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
,
27 cm
ISBN:
9780271050874
Series Statement:
Buildings, landscapes, and societies 7
Content:
"Investigates how architecture, technology, politics, and urban planning came together in French architect Victor Baltard's creation of the Central Markets of Paris. Presents a case study of the historical process that produced modern Paris between 1840 and 1870"--Provided by publisher
Content:
"Investigates how architecture, technology, politics, and urban planning came together in French architect Victor Baltard's creation of the Central Markets of Paris. Presents a case study of the historical process that produced modern Paris between 1840 and 1870"--Provided by publisher
Note:
"Investigates how architecture, technology, politics, and urban planning came together in French architect Victor Baltard's creation of the Central Markets of Paris. Presents a case study of the historical process that produced modern Paris between 1840 and 1870"--Provided by publisher
,
Reconsidering Victor Baltard -- Classicism and the architect's education -- Representing Paris -- Decorated construction -- An urban history of the Central Markets -- Housing the city -- Epilogue on function and typology in Baltard's urban architecture -- Appendix. Career chronology of Victor Baltard.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Language:
English
Keywords:
Baltard, Victor 1805-1874
;
Paris
;
Städtebau
;
Architektur
;
Stadtkern
;
Marktplatz
Author information:
Baltard, Victor 1805-1874
