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French Places
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- 2. Introduction •1889- celebrate centennial ofFrench Revolution •Tallest structure for 41 years(1000ft) •Now second tallest in France •Entrance Arch for World’s Fair •Guess time to build it? 2yrs 46 days
- 3. World War Battle ofMarne- jammed German radio communication-1914 In 1940 German soldiers hoisted Nazi flag but it was blown away- Even French towers want freedom?? In 1944, Hitler ordered its destruction, but his General disobeyed him—Effect of Eiffel tower?
- 4. Science purpose Radiant Energyat top of tower is more- discovery of cosmic rays
- 5. Eiffel –The Engineer •Its artisticbecause it is mathematical •Guess the curve?? Exponential curve •Designed to have wind resistance •Sways 6-7 cm in wind
- 6. Interesting Facts •Supposed to be dismantledin 1909 •Stayed due to its value in communication purpose •Now an integral part of France
- 7. Interesting Facts •Three levels init •Restaurants and galleries in first and second levels •Laboratory of Eiffel in third and— guess?? •Champagne bar •It is also known as Iron lady-La Dame de Fer
- 8. Interesting Facts •Its paint islight at bottom and gets darker as we go up •Over 250 million visitors
- 9. Louvre or Louvremuseum i.e. Musée du Louvre
- 10. Introduction:- French people areart loving. Louvre was created in 12th century (1190 CE) and has been modified several times. From fortress to seat of power to royal palace to museum. Location: which is along the banks of the Seine River in Paris, The Musée du Louvre contains more than 380,000 objects and displays 35,000 works of art in 8 curatorial departments.
- 11. Egyptian Antiquities: From theNile civilizations which date from 4,000 BC to the 4th century AD. Holdings include art, papyrus scrolls, mummies, tools, clothing, jewellery, games, musical instruments, and weapons
- 12. near Eastern Antiquities: Near Eastern civilization and "first settlements", before the arrival of Islam. The department is divided into three geographic areas: the Levant, Mesopotamia, and Persia How many legs ?
- 13. Greek Etruscan and Roman:- •ancientItalians, Greek and Roman antiquities. 1. Venus de Milo(Aphrodite) 2. Nike of Samothrace (winged victory) • Jewellery, precious stones.
- 14. Islamic Art It spans"thirteen centuries and three continents". These exhibits, comprising ceramics, glass, metal ware, brass ware, wood, ivory, carpet, textiles, and miniatures, include more than 5,000 works and 1,000 shards. It also contains the collection of poetry by Persian poet Ferdowsi.
- 15. Sculpture It contains sculpturesthat do not belong to the Greco-roman category of sculptures. Famous Yombe sculptures (african people).
- 16. Painting:- The High Renaissancecollection includes Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Virgin and Child with St. Anne, St. John the Baptist, and Madonna of the Rocks. Caravaggio is represented by The Fortune Teller and Death of the Virgin.
- 17. Decorative Arts: Among thebudding collection's most prized works were pietre dure vases and bronzes. The Durand collection's added "ceramics, enamels, and stained glass", and 800 pieces were given by Pierre Révoil. The onset of Romanticism rekindled interest Renaissance and Medieval artwork.
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- 19. Interesting Facts Historical: LouisXIV. Centre of Polity, War, Grandeur, Power, Aristocracy, Economic Profligacy. American and French revolution. World war. Political. New Head of Government Constitutional Amendment. Urban Centre Art ,architecture: Baroque architecture Architect: Louis le Vau and Interior designer: Charles le Brun curvatures, columns, fabric, plaster, sculptures, marble ‘Louis XIV style’ Sculptures and mythology. 700 rooms and also a museum of French history Cost: even now we are not able to estimate the cost that has been incurred. Garden: water fountains, canals, statues within depict The statues illustrate the classic quaternities of the Four Humors, the Four Parts of the Day, the Four Parts of the World, The Four Forms of Poetry, the Four Elements and the Four Seasons. Four additional sculptures depict abductions from classical mythology.
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- 23. Unification of Germany-Proclamation
- 24. Guess what ishappening
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- 29. What time isit?
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- 31. Guess the hiddendoor?
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- 36. Museum of FrenchHistory
- 37. This is howit looks at night
- 38. Famous Fountain andGarden Grandeur..!!
- 39. Do you wishto visit it or stay in it?
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