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Paris; Portrait of a City Fiona Biddulph

Paris; Portrait of a City By Fiona Biddulph

Paris; Portrait of a City by Fiona Biddulph


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Summary

A pocket-sized book that celebrates the hidden secrets of Paris.

Paris; Portrait of a City Summary

Paris; Portrait of a City by Fiona Biddulph

Over the centuries, Paris has enjoyed a reputation as a city at the forefront of architecture and urban planning. Its grand boulevards and parks, its classical proportions, its towers and palaces imprint themselves on the memories of the many visitors to this most imposing of cities. Prize-winning photographer Matthew Weinreb turns his expert eye to the rich facades of the French capital, throwing a new and startling light on even the most familiar sites. Like his highly individual portrait of London, this visual essay revisits the monuments and icons, and elevates the everyday images of the city. Issued in a miniature pocket-sized format, and at an incredible price, Paris: Portrait of a City is a powerful celebration of the buildings and their features, punctuated by anecdotal essays about centuries of Parisian architectural history.

About Fiona Biddulph

Ben Weinreb, father to photographer Matthew Weinreb, is co-author of The Encyclopedia of London and owns an internationally renowned architectural bookshop next door to the British Museum.

Fiona Biddulph is a writer specializing in art, architecture and interior design.

Matthew Weinreb, a native Londoner and prize-winning photographer, specializes in architecture, interiors and cityspaces. He has received commissions from many of the leading design and architecture firms, and was the first recipient of the prestigious 'Tectonic Award' for the best work in architectural photography.

Table of Contents

The island; the fortifications; the Faubourgs; the great exhibitions; gateways and doors; the architecture of enlightenment; the bridges; the cemeteries; the Fifth Republic; Henri IV, the builder king; the squares; les grand boulevards; le quartier latin; the butte; the stations; la vie elegante; les beaux quartiers; the architecture of despotism; la voie triomphale.

Additional information

GOR001739235
9780714834559
0714834556
Paris; Portrait of a City by Fiona Biddulph
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Phaidon Press Ltd
1999-08-26
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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