Charles Garnier

French architect (1825–1898), Beaux-Arts master.

Biography

Designed opulent public buildings.

Architectural Philosophy

Emphasized grandeur and ornamentation.

Core Contributions

• Specialized in Beaux-Arts.
• Notable works:
  • Paris Opéra Garnier (France, 1861–1875, opera house).

Architectural Connections

• Western European: French architecture.
• Cultural: Theaters.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced 19th-century French architecture.

Related Architects & Works

James Renwick Jr., Ornament, 19th Century