jacques germain soufflot

Thân thiện

A statue of Jacques Germain Soufflot stands in a public square.

Definition

Proper noun: * Jacques-Germain Soufflot: A French architect of the 18th century, renowned for his neoclassical designs. He is most famous as the principal architect of the Panthéon in Paris.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The design of the Panthéon is credited to Jacques-Germain Soufflot.
  • Jacques-Germain Soufflot was a key figure in the development of French Neoclassical architecture.

Advanced Usage

• The name Jacques-Germain Soufflot is primarily used in historical and architectural contexts to refer to the individual and his body of work.
• It can be used attributively to describe his architectural style or specific buildings, e.g., "Soufflot's design," "a Soufflot building."

Variants and Related Words

• Soufflot (noun): A common shortened reference to Jacques-Germain Soufflot, used particularly when the context is clear.
  • The church of Sainte-Geneviève, designed by Soufflot, was later secularized as the Panthéon.

Synonyms

• Architect: (general term for his profession)
• Neoclassical architect: (describes his architectural style)

Related Phrases and Contexts

• The Panthéon: His most celebrated work, often mentioned in direct association with his name.
• Neoclassicism: The architectural movement with which he is closely identified.

Học thuật

Noun

1. French architect (1713-1780)

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