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France (Lyon)
Vaulting and Polychrome Ornamentation at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
2925
Date: The construction and ornamental decoration of the basilica took place between 1872 and 1896. Period: The 19th-century historicist movement, blending Neo-Gothic and Neo-Byzantine influences.
Architectural Role: Subdivides and embellishes the vault structure while distributing the visual weight of the arches and ribs. Symbolic and Religious Purpose: Creates a celestial and transcendent atmosphere, inviting spiritual contemplation and celebrating the glory of the Virgin Mary.
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