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The document discusses the evolution of architectural theory and education in France from the 17th to the 19th century, highlighting key figures such as Louis XIV, Jules Hardouin-Mansart, and Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. It covers the establishment of the French Academy of Architecture and the École des Beaux-Arts, emphasizing their influence on architectural practices and the challenges they faced from progressive architects advocating for innovation. The chapters illustrate the tension between classical ideals

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TRINA ROQUE

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