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French Architecture

French Architecture. Knea Marsh 8-29-2013. The Eiffel tower. Era: Exibition No. of stories: The Eiffel tower has 81 stories (1,063 ft.) Materials: Used puddled iron (wrought iron) Features: The tower has a radio broad casting station, two restaurants, and observatory's Location:

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French Architecture

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  1. French Architecture Knea Marsh 8-29-2013

  2. The Eiffel tower • Era: • Exibition • No. of stories: • The Eiffel tower has 81 stories (1,063 ft.) • Materials: • Used puddled iron (wrought iron) • Features: • The tower has a radio broad casting station, two restaurants, and observatory's • Location: • Paris, France • Design Elements and Principles • Proportion

  3. Arc de Triomphe • Era: • Republican • No. of stories: • The Arc De Triomphe has one storey (164 ft.) • Materials • stone • Features • Has many arches with four sculptural groups on the base • Location: • Place Charles de Gaulle ( Paris, France) • Design Elements and Principles • Symmetrical Balance • Additional Information: • It is the tomb of the unknown soldier, the monument is listed with 660 names

  4. Arena of Nîmes • Era • Roman • No. of stories • Two storey (212ft.) • Materials • Features • Repeated arches • Design Elements and Principles • repetition • Additional Information • Was used for bullfights during the Feria of Nîmes

  5. Resources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_architecture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_de_Triomphe

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