法国英文建筑介绍.ppt

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1、BuildingsLouvre MuseumThe Louvre is the biggest museum in the world which is located on the bank of the Seine River.No word can be used to describe the Louvre.It is an amazing and impressive museum,from its beginnings as a royal castle to the public institution we see today.Today the museum features

2、 more than 6000 European paintings dating from the 13th century to the19th century.Its largest collection is of prints and drawings with an inventoryinvntri,-t:ri.of 130000.Other collections include Islamic izlmikart,Oriental Antiquities,Egyptian Antiquities,and Greek Antiquities with pieces that da

3、te back as far as the seventh millenniummilenimB.C.Reflects centuries of change in the political and social environment and is a symbol of art,considered as a Mecca mekfor artists and art lovers alikeNotre Dame de Paris Notre Dame de Paris(Our Lady of Paris,in English)is one of the most important Ca

4、thedrals ki:drlin France and one of the most popular Cathedrals in the world.It reflects the born of Gothicik Architecture style by being one of the first Cathedrals built under this style.Notre-Dame(巴黎圣母院巴黎圣母院)Cathedral is located in the southeast of La Cite(西岱西岱 岛岛)in the Seine River（塞（塞 纳纳河）河）,th

5、e center of Paris.Its a symbol of ancient Paris.It is famous for its gothic architectural style,sculpture and paintings on the doors,windows and ambulatories(回回 廊廊),and it was completed in 1345,it took more than 180 years.Its conception comes from a social need,a need of a new symbol for a new socia

6、l and political power and by1160 the church of Saint Stephen(where Notre Dame Cathedral is now located)was looked upon as obsolete since it could not really display the prestige of a fast growing urban society.The Eiffel Tower This tower is one of the most visited attractions in France and it is rec

7、ognized as one of the most important symbols of this country.The Eiffel Tower,built in 1889 designed by a famous architect Eiffel.When the Eiffel Tower was first built,it was the tallest building in the world.At 986 feet,it was almost twice as tall as the previous tallest Building.It is built to com

8、memorate the 100th anniversary of the French revolution and to meet the Worlds Fair held in Paris.Eiffel Tower is not only the building,it is also a kind of culture and the symbol of modern Paris.It went by the name of“Iron Lady”（铁娘子）.By 1988,the“Iron Lady”has welcomed 123000000 tourists from the fi

9、ve continents.That is to say,the average Eiffel Tower visitors are 1230000 people each year,the daily average of 3400 people.Despite the fact that half of Paris was ready to clobber Eiffel for designing it and getting the city to approve having it plonked down next to the Seine for the Worlds Fair 1

10、898 the Eiffel tower won the hearts of millions around the world.It is now the symbol of the planets most visited city and it is awesome to stand next to it.The Arc de TriompheThe Arc de Triomphe is oneof the most spectacular monuments of Europe,that stands in the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle I

11、ts construction was began in 1806,por orden de Napolen I拿破仑一世 en honor those who fought for France,particularly during the Napoleonic Wars,and today also includes the tomb tu:m n.坟墓of the unknown soldier.Versailles Palace An UNICCOs World Heritage Site recognized and respected all over the world thr

12、ough History because of its importance,the Palace of Versailles will always be a must as a destination for all tourists that visit France.Versailles Palace was originally a small village,Louis XIII in 1624 in the middle of the woods Versailles Palace hunting.1661,Louis XIV transformed into a luxurious palace.Is the famous architect Lewohaer Wo Leinuoteer are carefully designed from the.The Palace all be completed in 1689,has been for 300 years.