Longitudinal Section of a Theatre 18th century Nicolas Marie Potain The glory days of the French monarchy saw a steep increase in the construction of new theaters to accommodate a variety of performances, from comedy and drama to dance and music. The complex technical requirements of sound, lighting, and staging made theater design into a tour de force of the architectural profession; these challenges, however, also necessitated a certain level of standardization with respect to internal proportions and spatial allocations. Designs of theaters therefore often look alike at first glance but can
Longitudinal Section of a Theatre 18th century Nicolas Marie Potain The glory days of the French monarchy saw a steep increase in the construction of new theaters to accommodate a variety of performances, from comedy and drama to dance and music. The complex technical requirements of sound, lighting, and staging made theater design into a tour de force of the architectural profession; these challenges, however, also necessitated a certain level of standardization with respect to internal proportions and spatial allocations. Designs of theaters therefore often look alike at first glance but can be distinguished by the aesthetic details of their exteriors and interiors. Potain’s design (here shown in a longitudinal section) is marked by a double facade with Corinthian columns and a rich Neoclassical Longitudinal Section of a Theatre 362067
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