Born on March 10, 1967 in Lyon, France, Hector Guimard grew to be one of the most significant figures in French architecture and interior design. During the seventy-seven years of his life Guimard accomplished many great things. Beginning in 1882 he studied for three years at Ecole Des Arts Decoratifs. From 1885 until 1889 GuimardContinue reading “Art Nouveau Architecture”
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Pierre Cardin’s Fashion Empire
Pierre Cardin, the worldwide famous French fashion designer, began his career at the young age of 17 as an apprentice to a tailor. Born in Italy on July 2, 1922, to French parents, he moved to Paris in 1945 where he studied architecture and worked with Paquin after the war. In 1947 he became headContinue reading “Pierre Cardin’s Fashion Empire”
Books by Stacy A. Padula 