What cenotaph means?
empty tomb
The word cenotaph is derived from the Greek kenos taphos, meaning “empty tomb.” A cenotaph is a monument, sometimes in the form of a tomb, to a person or group of persons buried elsewhere. Ancient Greek writings tell of many cenotaphs, although none of them survives.
Who was Etienne Louis Boullee and what did he do?
Étienne-Louis Boullée, (born February 12, 1728, Paris, France—died February 6, 1799, Paris), French visionary architect, theorist, and teacher. Boullée wanted originally to be a painter, but, following the wishes of his father, he turned to architecture.
What did Etienne-Louis Boullee mean by the Cenotaph?
The interior of the cenotaph was to be a hollow globe representing the universe. To bring geometric forms to life, Boullée depended on striking and original effects of light and shadow. He also emphasized the potential for mystery in building, often burying part of a structure.
How old was Boullee when he left Ecole des Arts?
Eight years older than Ledoux, Boullée left the Ecole des Arts of Jacques-François Blondel in 1746.
Who was the sole survivor of Boullee’s residential work?
The Hôtel Alexandre or Hôtel Soult, rue de la Ville l’Évêque, Paris (1763–1766), is the sole survivor of Boullée’s residential work in Paris. It was built for the financier André-Claude-Nicolas Alexandre. In its cour d’honneur four Ionic columns embedded against a recess in the wall plane create an entry (now glazed).