Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIe au XVIe siècle - Tome…
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Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel, 1814-1879
French
"Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIe au XVIe siècle - Tome Huitième" by M. Viollet-le-Duc is a scholarly reference work written in the mid-19th century. This extensive volume explores the various aspects of French architecture from the 11th to the 16th century, providing definitions, descriptions, and historical context for arc...
significance of architectural elements during this period. The opening of the tome presents detailed discussions on specific architectural terms, such as "quai" (quay), covering its historical significance and structural characteristics. It elaborates on the development of quays in Paris, mentioning their construction methods and importance in managing water flow in medieval cities. The text also begins to introduce other architectural elements and terms, like "quatrefeuille" and "reclusoir," indicating a methodical approach to compiling knowledge about medieval French architecture and its artifacts. Through these entries, the reader gains an insight into the complexities of architectural design and the socio-historical context in which these structures were built. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Betty Martin
2 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. I appreciate the effort put into this.
Aiden Lewis
2 months agoFor a digital edition, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. Highly recommended for everyone.
Logan Lopez
1 month agoFrom an academic standpoint, the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. A solid resource I will return to often.
James Torres
3 days agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, the explanations are structured in a clear and logical manner. I will be reading more from this author.
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Michael Ramirez
2 months agoI picked this up late one night and the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I will be reading more from this author.