Beneath the Eiffel Tower
by Jennie Breeze
Title
Beneath the Eiffel Tower
Artist
Jennie Breeze
Medium
Photograph - Original Img_3550
Description
The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, which was to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the French Revolution. Its construction in 2 years, 2 months and 5 days was a veritable technical and architectural achievement. "Utopia achieved", a symbol of technological prowess, at the end of the 19th Century it was a demonstration of French engineering personified by Gustave Eiffel, and a defining moment of the industrial era. It was met immediately with tremendous success. Only intended to last 20 years, it was saved by the scientific experiments that Eiffel encouraged, and in particular by the first radio transmissions, followed by telecommunications. For example, the radio signals from the Pantheon Tower in 1898; it served as a military radio post in 1903; it transmitted the first public radio program in 1925, and then broadcast television up to TNT more recently. Since the 1980s, the monument has regularly been renovated, restored and adapted for an ever-growing public. Over the decades, the Eiffel Tower has seen remarkable achievements, extraordinary light shows, and prestigious visitors. A mythical and audacious site, it has always inspired artists and challenges. It is the stage for numerous events of international significance, light shows, the Tower's centenary, the Year 2000 pyrotechnic show, repainting campaigns,or the multicolored Tower for its 120th birthday.
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February 2nd, 2014
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Comments (7)
Chad Dutson
Great Composition! Seen on Today's Best Art!
Jennie Breeze replied:
Appreciate being showcased in your FAA FEATURED IMAGE art group. Thank your Robert!
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thank you Ludek! Always a pleasure being featured and showcased in your EIFFEL TOWER art group homepage.
Jennie Breeze replied:
Heavenly to be selected and showcased in your CLOUDS ALWAYS... art group homepage. Thanks Nick!
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks Patricio! Glad to be selected & featured in your URBAN LANDSCAPES group.
Jennie Breeze replied:
Appreciate being selected and featured in your URBAN IMAGES art group. Thanks Steve!
Dobromir Dobrinov
Nice work. v
Jennie Breeze replied:
Always a pleasure being showcased in your ART FROM THE PAST art group. Thank you Jouko!