Author

Publication

1997 - P. Lang, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

73,750 words, Guess

Page Count

295 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1090343M
  • ISBN-10082042515X
  • OCLC Control Number30110275
  • Library of Congress Control Number94014488
  • Goodreads7025079

Classifications

  • DDC720/.9714/47109032
  • LCCNA747.Q4 G75 1997

Description

"Loing du Soleil discusses the production of architecture in Quebec City from the 1680s to the 1730s, at a time when Canada was still a French colony. The author examines archival documents such as letters, contracts, account books, drawings, city views and maps in order to assess the contribution of builders and clients to the architectural designs of that period. Each chapter deals with the design process of a specific building or building type, and examines in detail such questions as the ambiguity of the architect's role, the client's preoccupation with prestige as well as his awareness of the city's image as portrayed in city views."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryArchitectureArchitecture, modernArchitecture, canadaColonial ArchitectureBuildings, structuresArchitects and patrons

Series Statement

  • American university studies.

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