The architecture of the Renaissance in France; a history of the evolution of the arts of building, decoration and garden design under classical influence from 1495 to 1830 (1911)
cipal parts of the building resulting from their joint labours arethose surrounding, on three sides, the Cour du Mai, which contains themain entrance, thefourth being formedby a massivewrought-iron grille(Fig. 426). Thecentral pavilion withits great order, atticand square dome, isof a type which… … 448 RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE IN FRANCE. occurs for instance at the Ecole Militaire and on a smaller scale inthe court of the Mint. Other Public Buildings.—At the old Ecole de Medecine (1769-86)by Jacques Gondouin (i 737-1818) the most effective portion is the screenacross the front of the court…
