The document discusses the Second Empire period in France from 1852-1870 when Napoleon III ruled. It provides background on the French monarchy and subsequent republics and empires. Several images are included showing architectural works from the Second Empire style including the Louvre and the Paris Opera house designed by Charles Garnier between 1862-1875.

1. Post-Baroque France 3 Second Empire

2. French History Timeline Monarchy 751-1792 Revolution  Republic 1792-1799 Empire (Napoleon Bonaparte) 1799-1814 Monarchy restored 1814-1848 Revolution  Second Republic 1848-1852 Second Empire (Napoleon III) 1852-1870 Third Republic 1870-1940 Nazi occupation 1940-44 Fourth Republic 1946 Fifth Republic (Charles de Gaulle) 1958

3. SECOND EMPIRE STYLE The Louvre The Second Empire

4. Philadelphia’s City Hall VS Louvre

5. Aerial view, showing Haussman's Avenue de l'Opera The Opera, Paris (1862-75) by Charles Garnier Paris Opera 1862-75 Charles Garnier

6. Garnier’s opera, facade

7. Garnier’s opera, sculpture

8. Garnier’s opera, sculpture

9. Garnier’s opera, Emperor’s entrance

10. Garnier’s opera, plan

11. Garnier’s opera, stair hall

12. Garnier’s opera, stair hall

13. Garnier’s opera, stair hall

14. Garnier’s opera, interior

15. Garnier’s opera, auditorium

16. Garnier’s opera, ceiling