| Author |
Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel, 1814-1879 |
| Title |
Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIe au XVIe siècle - Tome 3 - (C suite)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIe au XVIe siècle - Tome III" by M. Viollet-le-Duc is a comprehensive scientific publication written during the 19th century. This work serves as an exhaustive dictionary that meticulously explores the architectural terminology and concepts pertinent to French architecture from the 11th to the 16th centuries, focusing particularly on the art of carpentry and its evolution over the Middle Ages. The opening of this tome introduces the reader to specific architectural terms, such as "charnier" and "charpente," defining their meanings and contextualizing them within historical architectural practices. It delves into the development of carpentry techniques from primitive constructions to more sophisticated forms observed during the Merovingian and Romanesque periods, highlighting how advancements in wood use and structural design played crucial roles in the construction of various edifices. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolution of specific architectural elements, setting the stage for a rigorous exploration of the subject throughout the subsequent sections of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
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| Subject |
Architecture -- France
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| Subject |
Architecture -- Dictionaries
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30783 |
| Release Date |
Dec 28, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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