How to know architecture : the human elements in the evolution of styles (1914)
Wallis, Frank Edwin, 1862-1929 · New York : Harper and Brothers · leaf 260
been very well worth while. As itwas, Francis had only the glory of initiating the plan,and his successor, Henry II., carried on the work withLescot, completing the west wing. Under Henry III., Metezeau was appointed architect,in 1578, and under Henry IV., Ducerceau followed him.These men built the… … FIG. Q5 A PAVILION OF THE MODERN LOUVRE HOW TO KNOW ARCHITECTURE 1624, on the west wing, continuing it to the northwest cor-ner and finishing part of the north wing. Le Mercier wassucceeded bv Le Vau in 1660, under Louis XIV., and com-pleted the square. Louis, with Perrault, later widenedthe east…
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