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Arc de Triomphe Makers: Architects and Sculptors
Profiles and roles of the Arc’s architects and sculptors.
2/18/2026
10 min read
J.-F. Chalgrin: Architect; neoclassical scheme.
J.-N. Huyot: Architect; later phases.
F. Rude: Sculptor; "Marseillaise" relief.
🧑🎨 Division of Labor
- Architects: massing, proportions, structural clarity.
- Sculptors: narrative reliefs, allegory, detail.
- Stone masons: execution and durability.
Über den Autor
Art Historian
Als Paris‑Liebhaber und Reiseschreiber habe ich diesen Guide erstellt, um Besuchern zu helfen, die Geschichten des Arc zu erleben — von triumphaler Ambition bis zu stiller Erinnerung.
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Chalgrin
Huyot
Rude
Sculptors
Architects
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