{"product_id":"architecture-of-france-hardcover","title":"Architecture of France - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Hanser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEntries cover major architectural structures as well as smaller sites, including everything from the Cathedral of Notre Dame to Metro (subway) stations. Ideal for college and high school students alike, this comprehensive look at the architecture of France is an indispensible addition to any shelf.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid A. Hanser\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Architecture at Oklahoma State University. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture and his doctorate in art history from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He also studied art and architectural history at the University of Munich. From 1970 to 1980, he taught in the University of Illinois School of Architecture. program in Versailles, France. In 1980, he moved to the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University, where he heads the architectural history and theory division and teaches architectural and urban design. In 1981, he organized and has since directed the School's European summer program headquartered at Versailles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.52 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 30, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45333140602982,"sku":"9780313319020","price":194.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/VXNHbmo0QkloMmpCdHlHRzJHMHNnUT09.webp?v=1774432224","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/architecture-of-france-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}