Jean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin was born in 1739 in Paris, France and died in 1811. He was a French architect who helped develop an
influential Neoclassical architectural style. He also participated in the reintroduction of the basilican style of church architecture. One of
these is Saint-Philippe-du-Roule , a prominent church in Paris that was very simple in design compared to Gothic and Renaissance
churches. His final project was in 1806 when he designed the Arc de Triomphe, which honored Napoleon's victorious battles after his
great victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. It celebrated the military achievements of the French armies during the Napoleonic Wars. It shows
heroic French youths fighting against Germanic warriors, presenting a victorious patriotic message that was common among art of the
Empire Style.
influential Neoclassical architectural style. He also participated in the reintroduction of the basilican style of church architecture. One of
these is Saint-Philippe-du-Roule , a prominent church in Paris that was very simple in design compared to Gothic and Renaissance
churches. His final project was in 1806 when he designed the Arc de Triomphe, which honored Napoleon's victorious battles after his
great victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. It celebrated the military achievements of the French armies during the Napoleonic Wars. It shows
heroic French youths fighting against Germanic warriors, presenting a victorious patriotic message that was common among art of the
Empire Style.