Jean-Baptiste Lassus
French architect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Lassus (19 March 1807 – 15 July 1857) was a French architect who became an expert in restoration or recreation of medieval architecture. He was a strong believer in the early Gothic architecture style, which he thought as a true French and Christian tradition, and was opposed to the classical Graeco-Roman styles promoted by the academic establishment.
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Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Lassus | |
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![]() Lassus from the Album de Villard de Honnecourt, Paris, 1858 | |
Born | (1807-03-19)19 March 1807 Paris, France |
Died | 15 July 1857(1857-07-15) (aged 50) Vichy, France |
Nationality | French |
Occupation | Architect |
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