The complete works of Percier and Fontaine
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The complete works of Percier and Fontaine
（The classic reprint series）
Princeton Architectural Press : In association with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, c2018
1st ed
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Percier & Fontaine
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"The complete works of Percier and Fontaine condenses four volumes into one, collecting the entire printed output of these two important architects and archaeologists of Roman architecture"--Front flap of dust jacket
Contents of Works
- Palais, maisons, et autres édifices modernes dessinés à Rome
- Recueil de décorations intérieures, comprenant tout ce qui a rapport à l'ameublement ...
- Choix des plus célèbres maisons de plaisance de Rome et de ses environs
- Plans de plusieurs châteaux, palais et résidences de souverains de France, d'Italie, d'Espagne et de Russie, dessinés sur une même échelle pour être comparés ...
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Known as "Napoleon's architects," Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre Fontaine (1762-1853) were not only Emperor's official government architects, but two of the most celebrated teachers at the legendary Ecole des Beaux-Arts, responsible for developing the highly influential neoclassical Empire, or Directoire, style of design.
In addition to their renovations to the Louvre and the Tuileries, and construction of the Arc de Tromphe de Carttousel, they are best known for Empress Josephine's house at Malmaison, where they effectively invented the profession of interior design by crafting every detail including all the furnishings. This book collects the entire printed output of these two important architects and archeologists of Roman architecture, four volumes condensed into one, and serves as the definitive edition on their work. THE COLLECTED WORKS OF PERCIER AND FONTAINE is introduced by critic and historian Barry Bergdoll, and published in association with the Institute for Classical Art and Architecture.
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