the architect, vignon, intended it to be a replica of an antique roman temple, incorporating statues and bas-reliefs, and the use of rich materials. the purity and severity of greek doric was replaced by corinthian splendor to commemorate ancient rome, as was befitting an emperor who took as his ancestors the emperors trajan and alexander. some of the most extravagant monuments since the fall of the roman empire were built by napoleon as symbols of his dominion. percier and fontaine were also responsible for much of the replanning of paris. they made a triumphal east-west route across the city. another roman touch was la rue de rivoli. they prepared designs for linking the tuileries gardens with the louvre and started on the interior of the museum itself, where their inventive details can be admired today. the newly constituted louvre became napoleon's domain. he commissioned france's finest artists to glorify his deeds. the most celebrated was jacques louis david. disappointed with the aftermath of the revolution, david had sworn never to trust in men again-- only in ideas, yet he w