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It wasn't. The building known as the Crystal Palace was built to house some of the exhibits of the Great Exhibition in 1851.

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Who is famous design of the crystal palace for the 1851 great exhibition?

The famous design of the Crystal Palace for the 1851 Great Exhibition was created by Sir Joseph Paxton. Originally a gardener and architect, Paxton's innovative use of cast iron and glass allowed for a vast, modular structure that showcased the latest advancements in technology and design. The Crystal Palace became an iconic symbol of the Victorian era and a landmark of industrial innovation. Its design influenced future architecture and exhibition spaces around the world.


How many days did prince albert get to build the crystal palace and knock it down?

Prince Albert, along with architect Joseph Paxton, oversaw the construction of the Crystal Palace in just about nine months, from its groundbreaking in September 1850 to its completion in April 1851 for the Great Exhibition. However, the structure was not knocked down until it was dismantled in 1936, long after Albert's death in 1861. Thus, while the building phase was brief, the Crystal Palace stood for many decades before its demolition.


What Photographs were on display at great exibition 1851?

The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace of 1851 in London was conceived to symbolize this industrial, military and economic superiority of Great Britain. Over 13,000 exhibits were displayed and viewed by over 6,200,000 visitors to the exhibition. The objects on display came from all parts of the world, including India and the countries with recent white settlements, such as Australia and New Zealand, that constituted the new empire. Many of the visitors who flocked to London came from European cities.


Why is St. Thomas the patron of architects?

Due to the Golden Legend where he is said to have been sent as an architect to build a great palace for Gondoforus the King of the Indies.


What was Pablo Picasso awarded with in 1944?

Science and Charity was awarded honorable mention at The general fine arts exhibition In Madrid in 1897. And Gold medal at the provincial Exhibition in Malaga. These are realism awards, and Science and charity was picassos last great realism painting. Picasso was 15 years old.

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