Palais Garnier, 1861-75, Charles Garnier

What was the Use of materials, techniques & processes on Palais Garnier?

17 different materials were been used on the exterior of the building including coloured marble, coloured stone, bronze and gilded metals.

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What were the Critical text quotes on Palais Garnier?

Napoleon III "Iron, iron, nothing but iron" Cast-iron allowed for rapid construction of buildings which would change the face of Paris.

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What was Influence from other factors on Palais Garnier?

Technological factors of the time was sewer systems and gas-lighting which had been recently introduced, were then added to traditional architecture. This blending of styles (baroque, renaissance etc.)was known as the beaux arts.

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What was Influence from political factors on Palais Garnier?

Napoleon declared himself emperor in 1852, introducing the Napoleon III was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and saw himself as continuing the legacy of his uncle by transforming Paris (and ultimately France) into an empire, similar
To the Roman Empire t

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What was Influence from social/ cultural factors on Palais Garnier?

Napoleons ambitions create a Paris which could present the city as modern
Napoleon III and baron Haussmann began total redevelopment of Paris from 1853 to 70
Once city was rebuilt, it was a boulevard for the wealthy.

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Exterior factors 1 of Palais Garnier

Lavishly decorated - attract the wealthy
Symmetrical – balanced and appealing
Loggia - Round arches on the ground floor used as entrances
Huge windows flanked by Corinthian columns.
Large frieze – decorated with carved allegorical figures

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Exterior factors 2 of Palais Garnier

Ribbed copper dome topped by god of poetry – the ceiling of this is visible from the interior. Function as used to support the huge chandelier. Decorated with figures e.g. apollo and god of poetry
Gilt allegorical figures on outer edges of the building –

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Exterior factors 3 of Palais Garnier

Gilded figures and green dome, colored marble and stone add color
Bronze busts of famous composers e.g., Beethoven appear above the windows – reinforce the theme of the arts and the function of the building

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Exterior factors 4 of Palais Garnier

An entrance for the Emperor, known as the Pavillion de l’Empereur containing a series of private rooms and was planned to provide the Emperor with security and direct access..To maintain symmetry, an identical rotunda was placed on the other side for the

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Interior factors 1 of Palais Garnier

Paul baudry was an academic painter who was commissioned to decorate the grand foyer of the opera including the allegorical ceiling paintings
Highly decorated, gold embellishments, grand chandelier which Is held up by the ribbed dome.

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Interior factors 2 of Palais Garnier

Le Grand Foyer was a room tailored for socializing and allowed the wealthiest attendees to mix during the intervals.
Gas lighting was used to light the interior, this was a new technological invention

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Interior factors 3 of Palais Garnier

the auditorium is made from a metal framework covered in stucco and marble
The curtain in the auditorium was a piece of canvas painted to look like ruffles of red velvet, creating a royal aesthetic and referencing Romans use of fabrics.

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Interior factors 4 of Palais Garnier

Paintings in the interior reference the city of Paris, such as the allegorical scene in the grand hall. This commemorates his country and rule.

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