L’Arc de Triomphe Daniel Ball Period 6
How Old?? Built in 1836 177 years old Commissioned in 1806
Designer Designed by Jean Chalgrin Sends nationalistic messages Production stopped in 1815, Napoleons downfall
Why was it Built?? Built to honor the imperial armies Promised to Napoleons troops after Battle of Austerlitz in 1805 Commissioned by Napoleon
Very Important Facts Allied armies paraded through in 1919 Victor Hugo buried under it Example of neoclassical style of the late 1700s early 1800s
Even more Important Facts 164 feet high 148 feet wide Liberation of Paris, De Gaulle leads a crowd through the arch
Location It stands at the western end of Champs Elysees 12 avenues branch from the center There is a pedestrian passage beneath the street that leads to the base of the arch
Style and Description Has a viewing platform Has 30 shields that have the name of each victorious battle Napoleon fought The avenues that branch off from it are named after military leaders
Why is it famous?? It is the largest arch in the world The Unknown Soldier lies underneath It has the names of famous generals on it
Sources: Dunn, Jerry Camarillo, Jr. The Worlds Greatest Landmarks. Chicago: Publications International LTD, 2002. Print. Monuments and Memorials in Pairs. Memphis: Books LLC, 2010. Print. Tiller, Alan. Paris. New York: DK Publishing, 1997. Print. http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/ho me