A Portrait Of Canadas Parliament

Author : William McElligott
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1773056182
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Portrait of Canada’s Parliament written by William McElligott and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2020-05-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning visual exploration of Canada’s most recognized building accompanied by a comprehensive study of its history, in a coffee-table worthy volume. The Centre Block, the iconic parliament building that has come to be Canada’s foremost representation, was closed in 2018 and will remain closed for at least a decade for a complete renovation and restoration. During that time, hundreds of thousands of Canadians and visitors to Canada will miss the opportunity to tour the building and view its architecture and symbolic artwork. With original photographs from noted architectural photographer William P. McElligott, historical images, and thematic articles written by established subject specialists, A Portrait of Canada’s Parliament/Un Portrait du Parlement du Canada provides a contemporary look at one of the nation’s greatest symbols and documents and analyzes the context, landscape, heritage, and structure of this unique national icon, from its origins to its present and to its future ahead. This gorgeous volume, presented in English and French, will be treasured by all those with an interest in Canada’s architectural and parliamentary history.

Author : William P. McElligott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780773555105
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Portrait of Canada's Parliament written by William P. McElligott and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Canadian architectural and cultural marvel, Canada's Parliament Building, or Centre Block, has been the focal point of Canadian parliamentary democracy for much of the past century. As the Parliament Building, with its iconic gothic revival Peace Tower, approaches its 100th anniversary, it will be closed for a decade or more for much-needed renovations. Although an entire generation will miss the opportunity to see this building's wonders, A Portrait of Canada's Parliament provides a permanent written and illustrated record of it at this watershed moment. With spectacular photographs by William McElligott and inspiring thematic articles by established professional subject specialists, this volume collectively paints a portrait of one of Canada's greatest symbols from its origins into the present and on to the plans for its future. The Parliament Building, which contains both the Senate and the House of Commons, is unveiled from various angles: the astonishing history, the visionary architects, the lofty aspirations, the democratic functions housed within, the urban features, the picturesque landscape, the powerful architecture, the engineering ingenuity, the decorations' symbolic meanings, the harsher memories, the evolution echoing a growing nation, and the challenges, opportunities, and technological innovations for the most ambitious architectural renovation in Canada's history - a revitalized Parliament Building fit for the twenty-first century and beyond. This portrait provides, for the first time, an intimate analysis of the character and spirit of Canada's Parliament, and how the building's design, contents, and setting have performed their role so successfully for successive generations of Canadians.

Author : William McElligott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781770415713
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Portrait of Canada's ParliamentUn Portrait Du Parlement Du Canada written by William McElligott and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning visual exploration of Canada's most recognized building accompanied by a comprehensive study of its history, in a coffee-table worthy volume. The Centre Block, the iconic parliament building that has come to be Canada's foremost representation, was closed in 2018 and will remain closed for at least a decade for a complete renovation and restoration. During that time, hundreds of thousands of Canadians and visitors to Canada will miss the opportunity to tour the building and view its architecture and symbolic artwork. With original photographs from noted architectural photographer William P. McElligott, historical images, and thematic articles written by established subject specialists, A Portrait of Canada's Parliament/Un Portrait du Parlement du Canada provides a contemporary look at one of the nation's greatest symbols and documents and analyzes the context, landscape, heritage, and structure of this unique national icon, from its origins to its present and to its future ahead. This gorgeous volume, presented in English and French, will be treasured by all those with an interest in Canada's architectural and parliamentary history.

Author : June Callwood
Publisher : Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Portrait of Canada written by June Callwood and published by Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday. This book was released on 1981 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Malak
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781552630938
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Parliament Buildings written by Malak and published by . This book was released on 2000-02-08 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malak's wonderful photography of the interior and exterior of the Parliament Buildings creates a magnificent portrait of Canada's most famous buildings. This book is a result of three years of painstaking work by one on Canada's pre-eminent photographers, featuring: - The Senate - The House of Commons - The Prime Minister's office - The Library - Exterior detail including the gargoyles The text provides a history of the Parliament buildings, and gives a full description of this national site for the thousands of Canadians and tourists who visit the Parliament buildings annually. New photographs include ice sculptures, ceremonies on The Hill, the centennial flame, the gardens and the tulip festival, and the statues of Sir John A. MacDonald, Sir John Diefenbaker and D'Arcy McGee. (2001)

Author : John Charles Dent
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Canadian Portrait Gallery written by John Charles Dent and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mark Bourrie
Publisher : Key Porter kids
ISBN 13 : 9781552630952
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Parliament Buildings written by Mark Bourrie and published by Key Porter kids. This book was released on 2000-04 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malak's photography of the interior and exterior of the Parliament buildings offers a portrait of some of Canada's most famous buildings, and Bourrie's text provides general information on the history of the parliament buildings. Buildings covered include The Senate and The House of Commons.

Author : John Dent
Publisher : Litres
ISBN 13 : 5040752709
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Canadian Portrait Gallery – Volume 3 (of 4) written by John Dent and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Charles Dent
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Canadian Portrait Gallery written by John Charles Dent and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Canada, a Portrait written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: