Literature and the Arts

Which part of the Louvre was designed by Claude Perrault?

Link to this answer

CloseClose

Link to this answer

Share this credible answer with others. Simply paste this code into your blog or Web page:

<a href="http://qanda.encyclopedia.com/question/which-part-louvre-designed-claude-perrault-233052.html" >Which part of the Louvre was designed by Claude Perrault?</a>
E-mail this answer Link to this answer

His greatest architectural achievement is his work on the east facade of the Louvre, known as the Colonnade. In this project (1667-70) he collaborated with Le Vau and Le Brun. Perrault did much to establish the qualities of classical balance and order in French Renaissance architecture.

Answer verified with
Get more facts and information about Perrault, Claude . Or, view the full encyclopedia entry from The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition.

Similar questions: Which architectural style did Claude Perrault restore in France? Who collaborated with Claude Perrault on the Collonade? [ Hide these questions ]

Related research questions

Related research articles

At the third splash it will be 1pm
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London ...marine-ply parts give it a...and simply designed one driven...water clock, which dates back...one hod, which tips down...in 1669 by Claude Perrault, designer...facade of the Louvre." Unlike...damped flywheel which is given pushes...
See all results at HighBeam

HighBeam gives you access to newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles plus press releases, facts, information, and biographies from thousands of sources.