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.