02331cam a22003133u 4500 30785 UtSlPG 20260610133713.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 NA Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel, 1814-1879 Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIe au XVIe siècle - Tome 5 - (D - E- F) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-12-28 Produced by Michel Laglasse, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. "Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIe au XVIe siècle - Tome …" by M. Viollet-le-Duc is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work systematically explores architectural terms, styles, and features relevant to French architecture from the medieval period to the Renaissance. It examines various architectural elements in detail, highlighting their historical and artistic significance. The opening of the text delves into the specific architectural term "dais," which refers to ornate structures above statues in both religious and civil buildings. It discusses the evolution of dais designs from the 12th century onwards, illustrating their aesthetic function and significance in protecting statues from the elements. Moreover, it touches on the artistic qualities and variations of dais in notable monuments, specifically within the context of monuments in regions such as Burgundy and Île-de-France, and the impact of historical events like the French Revolution on these structures. This detailed examination suggests a deep dive into architectural specifics that will interest scholars and enthusiasts of historical architecture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Architecture -- France Architecture -- Dictionaries https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30785 71631 71631