In this artwork, how is the Conception of the History elucidated?
Before the turn of the century, the French were lacking a public transportation system. During their time of reconstruction during the mid-1800s, London was building their “Underground.” This time would have been ideal for the French to build such a transportation system. City officials did realize at the time, that without a metro system, Paris would suffer in the future. Despite this, Parisians did not like the idea of something so industrial being all over the city. The French were so opposed to the idea of a metro that the first line had to be built entirely underground without ripping up surface streets. Obviously the above ground effect was important to Parisians. This meant that the entrances to the metro had to look good but not overwhelm the surrounding areas.
entrances Underground