Author: OVENDEN, MARK & PETER B. LLOYD & JULIAN PEPINSTER
Title: Paris Metro Style in Map and Station Design (Signed)
Description: Harrow, Middx, United Kingdom: Capital Transport Publishing, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1854143220. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Light wear to spine, covers and corners. A comprehensive exploration of the Paris Metro's aesthetic evolution. This richly illustrated and signed, visually engaging journey through Parisian urban underground. It dlooks at the architectural and cartographic artistry of the iconic transit system. Ovenden highlights the influence of Art Nouveau, particularly Hector Guimard’s designs, and showcases the progression of metro maps. The Paris Metro, known for its iconic Art Nouveau design, was largely shaped by architect Hector Guimard. His ornate, curving ironwork entrance canopies are hallmarks of the system. ; 28 x 24.7 x 2.1 cm; 176 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

Keywords: 1854143220 History Railways Railway Public French


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