Notre-Dame de Paris

by Dany Sandron, Andrew Tallon

Notre-Dame de Paris, qui fête actuellement son 850e anniversaire, occupe une place unique dans le paysage parisien et, plus largement, dans le roman national. Ancré dans le berceau historique de la capitale, ce chef-d uvre de l art gothique n a cessé de marquer les esprits par son audace architecturale et les innovations que sa construction a mises en uvre.
À travers de saisissantes images de synthèse, réalisées grâce à un relevé au laser en trois dimensions, cet ouvrage retrace visuellement les moments-clés de la construction de la cathédrale, puis les remaniements dont elle a été l objet, jusqu à la grande restauration de Viollet-le-Duc et Lassus au XIXe siècle. À chaque étape, une thématique est approfondie : l art de la construction des voûtes, le fonctionnement des équipes sur le chantier, la maîtrise d ouvrage, la division de l espace au sein de la cathédrale, la statuaire des portails et de la galerie des rois, les transformations du décor à l époque classique, Notre-Dame aujourd hui...

Genres: History, Architecture

192 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Ed Heinzelman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book came my way as a suggestion in a Gothic Art and Architecture art history class. It is a very linear explanation of the how and why and who of the development, refinements, and remodels of Notre Dame de Paris over its entire history. A decent read with ample descriptions and photos. Not a hard core dig into detail if that's what you are looking for but not a over simplification either. The summation was written post the April 15, 2019 fire and hopes for the recovery and restoration of the building. The authors did a thorough documentation of the building using lasers and computer apps that will be reliable markers for any restoration. So those illustrations alone are the price of admission here.

[Sean Patrick Holland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just 4 stars, but absolutely essential to understanding the history of Notre Dame.

would've liked if they had leveraged the lovely 3d model more, especially by providing some interactive options. Or even with more side by side comparisons, as the ones within are really helpful.

We need a guide like this for every historic site in the world.

[Nipun Fernando · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enriching read. Perfect for all admirers of architecture & useful for the restoration of Notre Dame.

[Eric W · Rating 5 out of 5]

A detailed history of the construction of Notre Dame based on a detailed laser scan completed before the fire. Of the three histories on Notre Dame de Paris I’ve read recently, this one was by far most illuminating with regard to how the cathedral was built.

[reveurdart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extrêmement documenté et richement illustré. Très réussi.

[Alma Barrios · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed on Norte Dame enjoyed the graphics and how it was broken down.