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Resurrecting Notre-Dame de Paris
Resurrecting Notre-Dame de Paris
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
National Geographic photographer Tomas van Houtryve documents the layered history and revival of one of the world’s most enduring landmarks, Notre-Dame de Paris. A reflection of the city and part of its soul, the cathedral has been ravaged, reimagined, and resurrected over the course of eight centuries. Badly damaged by fire in 2019, Notre-Dame is again in the hands of skilled artisans who are braving dizzying heights and dangerous conditions to bring the cathedral back to life.
For more information on this episode, visit nationalgeographic.com/overheard.
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Take a look at more than a century of photos of Notre Dame from National Geographic’s archive, including some very curious-looking gargoyles.
The late art historian Andrew Tallon had a vision to map Notre-Dame de Paris with lasers. His work has aided the reconstruction of the cathedral.
Also explore:
Victor Hugo is a literary icon with deep connections throughout French culture. See the source of his inspirations here.
Painter Henri Matisse could see Notre Dame from his window on Quai Saint-Michel; it was the subject of many of his paintings and sketches. But many other artists had their own angle on the cathedral. See 16 of them here.
For more information on this episode, visit nationalgeographic.com/overheard.
Want more?
Take a look at more than a century of photos of Notre Dame from National Geographic’s archive, including some very curious-looking gargoyles.
The late art historian Andrew Tallon had a vision to map Notre-Dame de Paris with lasers. His work has aided the reconstruction of the cathedral.
Also explore:
Victor Hugo is a literary icon with deep connections throughout French culture. See the source of his inspirations here.
Painter Henri Matisse could see Notre Dame from his window on Quai Saint-Michel; it was the subject of many of his paintings and sketches. But many other artists had their own angle on the cathedral. See 16 of them here.
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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