Claude Perrault
A French architect, physician, and anatomist, he designed the Louvre Colonnade, a masterpiece of French classical architecture.
Quotes by Claude Perrault
The beauty of architecture is a source of pleasure and inspiration for all who experience it.
The architect should be a man of courage, willing to defend his artistic convictions against opposition and criticism.
The architect must have a deep respect for the traditions of his art, while also being open to new ideas and innovations.
The beauty of a building is not in its cost, but in its design and execution.
The architect should be a man of integrity, who always acts in the best interests of his clients and the public.
The beauty of architecture is a universal language that speaks to the heart and soul of man.
The architect must be a master of composition, capable of arranging the different elements of a building in a harmonious and pleasing manner.
The beauty of a building should be timeless, capable of enduring for centuries and inspiring future generations.
The architect should be a man of humility, recognizing that his work is but a small part of the grand tapestry of human endeavor.
The true architect is not one who merely builds, but one who creates works of art that elevate the human spirit.
Architecture is the art of composing lines and masses into harmony.
The orders of architecture are not arbitrary but rooted in nature's proportions.
Beauty in buildings arises from the justness of parts, not mere ornament.
Vitruvius teaches us that firmness, commodity, and delight are the pillars of good design.
The column's proportions reflect the human form, a microcosm of the universe.
In architecture, as in medicine, observation precedes theory.
The Louvre's facade must endure as a testament to French ingenuity.
True wisdom lies in adapting ancient rules to modern needs.
Ornament without structure is like words without meaning.
The eye judges beauty before the mind comprehends it.