Overview

Handsomely designed and richly illustrated, this publication surveys the magnificent spectrum of projects undertaken by French architect and interior designer Charles Percier (1764–1838). After gaining an illustrious reputation for supervising the scenery at the Paris Opéra during the French Revolution, Percier was later appointed by Napoleon Bonaparte. With the Emperor’s support, he developed the opulent versions of neoclassicism closely associated with the Napoleonic era, and now known as Directoire style and Empire style. Percier worked on the renovation or redecoration of many of France’s royal palaces, including the Louvre, the Tuileries, and the chateaux of Malmaison, Saint-Cloud, and Fontainebleau. The full scope and variety of Percier’s design projects are revealed in this book, which also includes archival material detailing Percier’s relationships with patrons and peers.  Published in association with Bard Graduate Center Exhibition Schedule: Bard Graduate Center (11/18/16–02/15/17) Château de Fontainebleau (03/18/17–06/19/17)

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Author:   Jean-Philippe Garric ,  Thierry Sarmant ,  Vincent Cochet ,  Letizia Tedeschi
Publisher:   Yale University Press
Imprint:   Yale University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 24.10cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 28.60cm
Weight:   1.656kg
ISBN:  

9780300221589

ISBN 10:   0300221584
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   01 December 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Shortlisted for the 2017 Alice Award from Furthermore grants in publishing, a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund.--The Alice Furthermore grants in publishing, a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund (08/04/2017)

Shortlisted for the 2017 Alice Award from Furthermore grants in publishing, a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund.--The Alice Furthermore grants in publishing, a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund (08/04/2017) Winner of the 2017 Alice Award from Furthermore grants in publishing, a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund.--The Alice Furthermore grants in publishing, a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund (08/04/2017)

Shortlisted for the 2017 Alice Award from Furthermore grants in publishing, a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund. -- The Alice * Furthermore grants in publishing, a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund *

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Jean-Philippe Garric is professor of architecture at the University of Paris I, Panthéon Sorbonne.

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