Viollet-le-Duc e il “restauro” del Monte Bianco

Francesca Schepis

doi:10.14633/AHR044

Viollet-le-Duc and the “restoration” of Mont Blanc

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Francesca Schepis Universtià Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria

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https://doi.org/10.14633/AHR044

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The essay, a synthesis of the Ph.D. thesis of the author, examines the study of Viollet-le-Duc on Mont Blanc, starting from the analysis of his book Le massif du Mont Blanc. The translation of the book, the study of text and illustrations, on which the research is based, was the occasion to verify some key topics on the theoretical and design activity of the French architect: observation as a tool of knowledge and drawing as verification, communication and validation of an idea. In general, the study also investigates the interest of Viollet-le-Duc in natural phenomena, in particular the attraction for mountains, which is documented by many, little-known writings, drawings and surveys. It also opens up new, fruitful reflections on the usefulness of drawing, iconographic restitution, protection and restoration of landscape. Finally, the essay underlines the unity of method in Viollet-le-Duc’s studies. He was convinced that the earth is a great building in which each part has a role. For this reason, he had the same approach both for the study of deformations of the earth’s crust and the analyses of medieval constructive techniques.

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2017-03-22

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Schepis, F. (2017). Viollet-le-Duc and the “restoration” of Mont Blanc. ArcHistoR Architecture History Restoration - Architettura Storia Restauro, 1, 122–139. https://doi.org/10.14633/AHR044

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ArcHistoR: (Extra n. 1) Viollet-le-Duc and Nineteenth-Century. Contributions on the fringe of a celebration (1814-2014)

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Part I - Viollet-le-Duc. Research and design

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