Art & architecture : Paris

Art & Architecture

by Martina Padberg

This comprehensive guide covers all major places of interest, with numerous essays on history and culture. With town plans and over 600 illustrations. Paris is one of the most exciting capitals in Europe - a Mecca for artists, a centre for intellectuals and academics, and a stage for the flaneur. This volume acts as a companion to the metropolis on the Seine through its eventful history and the buzz of the present day, from the Lutetia of antiquity through the era of the great kings and revolutions to the 21st century with its stunning architectural projects. There are plenty of digressions along the way, providing insights into the city's historical turning points, telling the stories of its most famous residents and illuminating the background to the "City of Light."

Genres: Architecture, Art, Travel, Reference

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Martina Padberg is an art historian and works as a freelance curator and writer.

Reviews

[Scott Fuchs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant!
Not a travel guide in the traditional sense, but rather an exploration of many, many sites within Paris [plus Versailles]and a number of museum artworks, as well. Wonderful [small, but totally readable] maps of sections within arrondisments. Additionally, there are more than a dozen two to three page essays on different epochs, persons, events,schools of thought, etc.
This is a beautifully produced hard cover package: substantial boards and binding, excellently designed d/j, rife with color illustrations and all within a wonderful 5" x 5" trim size.
Anyone with an interest in art, architecture and/or Paris, will be fascinated by this book!
All in all, an indispensale companion when in Paris and for the armchair traveler.