Paris Opera House- Garnier (Paris, France) 1874, Baroque
Front Façade Palais Garnier (Garnier Opera House) Main Lobby The Paris Opera house was commissioned by Napoleon III, and it was designed by Charles Garnier in 1862. It was finished in 1874, taking 12 years to come to completion. The structure was built to replace an old opera house that was too small, and happened to burn down during the construction of this new one. The façade of this structure was a combination of styles, including Baroque and Beaux-arts, however Garnier insisted the style be referred to as “Napoleon III”. The front façade was a true sight to be seen in terms of detail and scale. There is a full length portico lined with arches that are adorned with sculptures of composers and musical artists along the entire length of the front facade. Above that, is a row of corinthian columns in AA BB formation. The formation entails two thicker columns flanking two thinner ones made of stone and marble, f...