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Why, Oh Why, Do We Love Paris?: The Timeless Charm of the City of Light

Tue, Mar 25

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Smithsonian Associates

Smithsonian Associates online seminar on Paris.

Why, Oh Why, Do We Love Paris?: The Timeless Charm of the City of Light
Why, Oh Why, Do We Love Paris?: The Timeless Charm of the City of Light

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Mar 25, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Smithsonian Associates

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It’s hard to identify the je ne sais quoi that gives Paris its powerful appeal. What elements at its heart have set it apart over the centuries? A wealth of landmark churches from the great Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris to the delicate Sainte-Chapelle with its stunning stained-glass windows? Perhaps it’s the Art Nouveau entrances designed by architect Hector Guimard that frame the Paris Metro stations. Or the Centre Pompidou, famous for its unique inside-out architecture marked by colorful exterior pipes and an industrial vibe. It might also be the city’s propensity to transform itself. For example, the Louvre—a medieval fortress, then royal residence, then world-class museum—was again reimagined with the addition of I.M. Pei’s controversial pyramid-shaped entrance.

Janetta Rebold Benton, distinguished professor of art history at Pace University, unravels Paris's evolution into a global cultural icon, delving into its history of art…


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