Architecture

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Architecture
photo of Jackie Craven

Jackie's Architecture Blog

By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide to Architecture since 1999

Born on November 6: Jean Louis Charles Garnier

Friday November 6, 2009
French architect Jean Louis Charles Garnier was born on November 6, 1825. Garnier was inspired by Roman pageantry and aspired to design buildings that had the drama of a pageant. When he designed the Opéra in Paris, Garnier combined classical ideas with over-the-top ornamentation.

More French Architecture: Architecture in France

Comments

No comments yet. Leave a Comment

Leave a Comment

Line and paragraph breaks are automatic. Some HTML allowed: <a href="" title="">, <b>, <i>, <strike>

Explore Architecture

About.com Special Features

Home Allergy Center

Banish mess, reduce allergens, and maintain a clean, healthy home. More >

Home Improvements Made Easy

Inspirational ideas and expert tips to help you pull off your next DIY project. More >

Architecture

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Architecture

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.