European Gardens, France - Historical Biography, European Travel Photography - General & Miscellaneous, France - Individual Buildings & Designs, Baroque Architecture
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Overview
In text and image alike, Versailles explores one of the most evocative of domains, taking the reader through its evolution and present reality - everything from the Grand stables designed by Hardouin-Mansart throught the telescoped forecourts, with their colorful Louis XIII architecture, to the famous garden facades, their serene, blond classicism set by the architect louis Le Vau, and, of course, Andre LeNotre's legendary park, that epitome of the jardin a la francaise.Finally, there is a wonderfully complete history of Versailles since the Revolution, making certain that the present volume will enthrall everyone in love with art and culture, gardening, history, scienec, and the decorative arts.
Book Details
Published
October 1, 1998
Publisher
New York : Vendome Press, 1998.
Pages
248
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780865651500