le palais garnier
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Le Palais Garnier. By: JT Dunneback. The architect. Charles Garnier designed the Palais Garnier . Built from 1861-1875. Why was it built?. Designed as part of the reconstruction of Paris during the Second Empire. This reconstruction was ordered by Emperor Napolean III. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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LE PALAIS GARNIER
By: JT Dunneback
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THE ARCHITECT Charles Garnier designed the Palais
Garnier. Built from 1861-1875.
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WHY WAS IT BUILT? Designed as part of the reconstruction of Paris during the
Second Empire. This reconstruction was ordered by Emperor Napolean III. Operas were held there.
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FUN FACTS 1. Charles Garnier was hired to design and build the
Palais Garnier after winning an architectural design competition.
2. Charles Garnier also designed a 7-ton bronze and crystal chandelier. During a performance, one of the counterweights fell and killed an audience member.
Architectural Competition Design The 7-ton Chandelier