World expos and architectonic structures: an intimate relationship.

López-César, Isaac (2019) World expos and architectonic structures: an intimate relationship. This article has been published on-line by Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), Paris. . [Article]

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This article approaches, in a summarized way, the existing relations between World Expos and architectural structures, establishing the diverse historical stages existing in this relation. Likewise, it explains, through relevant examples, the influence that these structures have had on others built outside of Expos.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Authors Email López-César, Isaac UNSPECIFIED
Languages:	English
Keywords:	World Expos; architecture; structures; exhibition buildings; Universal exhibitions; architectural heritage; industrial heritage; Technique; building techniques; Engineering; Iron architecture; architectural styles; Palaces; Halls; Pavilions; 19th; 20th
Subjects:	C. ARCHITECTURE > 06. Structures of buildings F. SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES OF CONSERVATION > 26. Historical surveys H. HERITAGE TYPOLOGIES > 16. Industrial and technical heritage
Name of monument, town, site, museum:	Takara Beautilion Pavilion, Osaka, Japan; Crystal Palace, London, UK; Palais de l'Industrie, Paris, France; German Pavilion, Montreal, Canada
Depositing User:	PhD Isaac López César
Date Deposited:	11 Mar 2019 15:54
Last Modified:	31 Oct 2023 12:05
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