2012/04/28
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a-l-ancien-regime:

Project for the theatre to be built in the armoury of the Grande Ecurie at Versailles in 1745

Creator: Slodtz Sébastien-Antoine (1695-1754), Slodtz Paul Ambroise (1702-1758),. 

Tags: Drawing Elevation Archtecture Interiors Discipline Resemble France Versailles

2012/04/21
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thesherd:

Ancient certification? The red layer of paint present on the surfaces of some blocks linked to Roman architecture may represent approval of the painted surface by architects or contractors.  (via Red-Painted Stones in Roman Architecture | American Journal of Archaeology)

Tags: Paint Decoration Roman Archaeology Archtecture Discipline