I used to be a museum professional. It’s funny, because I’m not the “museum person” in my department and since it’s not my field of research, most students have no idea I used to work in museums for a living. While I’m retired from being a museum profe…
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Until today, I had never been to the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine. Now, before you judge me too harshly: yes, students are in Paris with me for a month, but we visit a different location in the city every day. I can’t be blamed for preferring the real Notre Dame to a model, …
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One of the first things Prof. Smith taught us was that the architectural details on Parisian buildings literally tell you what the building is used for, and they can also symbolize important values and social messages. Some symbols are more obvious to decipher than others. The symbolism on Parisian buildings is a reminder that buildings can […]
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