Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIe au XVIe siècle - Tome 1 - (A)

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Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIe au XVIe siècle - Tome 1 - (A)

by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc

FR·~19 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
1

DICTIONNAIRE RAISONNÉ - DE - L'ARCHITECTURE - FRANÇAISE - DU XIe AU XVIe SIÈCLE - PAR - M. VIOLLET-LE-DUC - ARCHITECTE DU GOUVERNEMENT - INSPECTEUR-GÉNÉRAL DES ÉDIFICES DIOCÉSAINS

0:11
2

TOME PREMIER.

0:03
3

1854

0:11
4

PRÉFACE

33:31
5

DICTIONNAIRE RAISONNÉ - DE - L'ARCHITECTURE - FRANÇAISE - du XIe AU XVIe SIÈCLE

18:48:52
6

TABLE PROVISOIRE - DES MOTS CONTENUS DANS LE TOME PREMIER.

0:42

Description

This pioneering reference gathers the most reliable information on France’s medieval and early‑Renaissance architecture, spanning from the 11th to the 16th century. Compiled in the mid‑19th century by a government architect, it reflects the era’s growing determination to protect and study historic monuments. The author’s preface explains how earlier scholars first began to classify buildings by style, turning curiosity into systematic research.

Organized alphabetically, each entry describes a specific edifice—cathedrals, castles, parish churches—detailing its construction techniques, decorative programmes, and regional variations. Illustrations and comparative notes reveal the influence of Italian discoveries while emphasizing the unique harmony and method of French builders. Listeners will appreciate a vivid portrait of a bygone architectural world, making the work an essential companion for anyone fascinated by heritage, art history, or the evolution of stone craftsmanship.

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Language

fr

Duration

~19 hours (1117K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Michel Laglasse, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net.

Release date

2009-12-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc

Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc

1814–1879

Best known for bringing France’s great medieval monuments back to life, this brilliant restorer also became one of the 19th century’s most influential architectural thinkers. His books and designs helped shape how later generations understood Gothic architecture, restoration, and modern building itself.

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