Beaux Arts
Architecture
PRESENTED BY DEBRA HALL-STONISH
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Beaux Arts Architecture: A Historical Overview of Classical Design in Paris and Buffalo, Study notes of Architecture
An insightful look into the history of Beaux Arts Architecture, a classical style of design that gained popularity in Paris and was later adopted in Buffalo, New York. the founding of L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in 1648, the focus on classical arts and architecture, and the influential architects and buildings that showcased this style. Students of architecture and history will find this document invaluable for understanding the origins and characteristics of Beaux Arts Architecture.
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Beaux Arts
Architecture
PRESENTED BY DEBRA HALL-STONISH
Beaux Arts
1648 – L’Ecole des Beaux Arts was founded by Cardinal Mazarin. Purpose: to educate the most talented students in drawing, painting, sculpture, engraving, architecture and other media. Programs focused on classical arts and architecture from Ancient Greek and Roman culture
Market Arcade
- Architects: Green & Wicks – 1892
- Wicks – trained at MIT and Cornell
- Green – trained at Cornell
- Terra Cotta
Market Arcade
- Acroterion
- Brackets
- Roman- Style Brick
Market Arcade
- Garlands & Festoons
- Egg & Dart
- Acanthus Leaves
- Dentils
Market Arcade
- Brackets
- Arch
- Corinthian Columns
Ellicott Square
Building
- Cornice
- Medusa Heads
- Egg & Dart
Ellicott Square
Building
- Acanthus Leaves
- Egg& Dart
Ellicott Square
Building
- Minerva
- Mercury
Ellicott Square
Building
- Terra Cotta Detail
Theater Place –
Otto Building
Buffalo Savings
Bank – Goldome
Building
- Architects: Green & Wicks – 1901
- Triumphant Roman-Arched Windows
- Carved Granite
Buffalo Savings Bank –
Goldome Building
- Triumphant Roman-Arched Windows
- Festoons
Calumet Building
- Architects: Esenwein & Johnson
- 1906