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This book traces the previously neglected history of the Académie's development and enduring influence on subsequent architectural schools. Providing a valuable context for discussions in architectural education, the book is a useful resource for students and researchers interested in the history and theory of art and architecture.
List of contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
- The origins of academic education
- The formation of the Académie d'Architecture
- The Académie’s early ideology
- The school at the Académie
- Philosophical and stylistic debate on architectural style
- The professional expression of the Académie’s ideology
- The suppression of the Académie
- The revival of the former Académie
- The enduring influence of the academic tradition at the École
Appendix 1: Salient institutional titles associated with academic architectural education in Paris
Appendix 2:
Membres of the Académie d'Architecture
Appendix 3: Winners of the Grand prix competitions
List of figures
Bibliography
About the author
Alexander Griffin was educated at the University of Huddesfield, Liverpool John Moores University, and the University of Sheffield. He currently works in the School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Huddersfield, and is the founder of Oblong Architecture, a RIBA award winning practice. Alexander, and his wife Karen, also lead Sheffield Vineyard Church.
Summary
This book traces the previously neglected history of the Académie’s development and enduring influence on subsequent architectural schools. Providing a valuable context for discussions in architectural education, the book is a useful resource for students and researchers interested in the history and theory of art and architecture.
