The Palace of Versailles overall was built to impress. Great artwork, luxury and magnificence compose it. Located in Versailles, France, Southwest of Paris it attracts many tourists yearly. The palace was built in the late 17th century for Louis XIV, who was France’s king at the time. One of the most breathtaking attractions in the palace is the Hall of Mirrors. The Hall of Mirrors was completed in 1686, and features breathless garden views that enter through seventeen ornate windows. The paintings describe the magnificent story of the king during the first 18 years of his sovereignty. This was the place for entertainment it held royal weddings or diplomatic receptions. It was here where the Treaty of Versailles was signed and ended War World
Another great piece of evidence supporting the statement that Louis XIV is the best example of an absolute monarch is his palace at Versailles. This palace was bigger than any other palace, more expensive, and better in just about everyway, except for being good for its country, France. The palace at Versailles was originally built as a small hunting lodge by Louis XIV’s father, Louis XIII in 1624. In 1669, Louis XIV decided to expand the palace, and moved into the palace in 1682 while parts of the building were still under construction. The palace was of monumental size, with a around 2,000 rooms, 15,000 acres of gardens and lawns and woods, and costing what would cost an estimated $2 billion in 1994, a extremely large sum of money for France. To run the fountains, it would cost so much money and use so much water that Louis’ workers would turn the fountains on when they saw him coming, and turn them off when he passed. The palace usually held about 7,000
King Louis XIV built a brilliant royal residence called the Palace of Versailles. He then encouraged nobles to come stay with him in Versailles, which was his way of keeping an eye on them. When the nobles were there they were courteous and helped serve the King. None of the nobles wanted
Louis liked to show off his power and he did this by creating the Palace of Versailles. The architecture of the palace displayed Louis’ ideals of secular issues. Louis cared about spending a lot of money just
Walls and Mirrors: Mexican Americans, Mexican Immigrants, and the Politics of Ethnicity. By David G Gutiérrez. (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1995).
The palace of Versailles was built by Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), and the Escorial was built by Philip II of Spain (1556-1598). By examining the aerial and frontal facades of these two palaces, it may be seen that there were many similarities and differences between the two kings' perception and practice of monarchy. Each king set his own goals for his life, and concluded as to how a monarch ought to behave. Both Louis XIV and Philip II had religious duties to pay attention to, organized the distribution of power in their respective kingdoms, communicated with other countries and entities through war and diplomacy, raised militaries, and made plans for the expansion of their own beliefs, thoughts and practices. Aside from these
Many achievements for advancement were accomplished during the late 1700s and early 1800s. The French King Louis XIV created at Versailles, near Paris a elaborate court and in 1680s he transformed a small chateau into the largest building in Europe, 12 miles from Paris. Also, Louis XIV carried off successfully a dual functions. He was both King in council and King in court. In his view, the two rules went together and he held
King Louis XIV made it clear that he was in control and that he would make all decisions on his own. Throughout King Louis’ XIV reign he would take advice from his people but King Louis XIV had the sole power to make all decisions. “I order you not to sign anything, not even a passport without my command” (Glenco 465). During the reign of King Louis XIV he made the decision to build the Palace of Versailles. Versailles was built to help King Louis XIV keep control over his government. The Royal Court of Versailles allowed the King to control his government under one roof from housing the chief offices of state to housing powerful rulers. The decision to house the powerful heads of states allowed King Louis XIV to dictate their daily activities under his control. King Louis’ XIV decision making skills led him to be one of the most powerful absolute
Charles Le Brun, a renowned 17th century artist-politician lived between 1619 and 1690. He gained prominence through his impeccable paintings, coupled with his mastery of creation in the architecture of gardens, buildings, and in sculptures. Le Brun drew his inspiration from Michelangelo, which expanded his horizons by creating sculptures and architecture, alongside painting. As one of the dominant artists in France, Le Brun put immense value on visual expression in an era of expressionism. He is responsible for the decoration in the Palace of Versailles, Hesselin, and Vaux. In fact, Le Brun designed almost every decorative detail in the Palace of Versailles, which included decorations, artwork, and landscape. Built for King Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles is an elaborate, magnificent representation of French Baroque architecture, and it is one of the most famous royal chateaus in France. The scale of its decoration comprises of the rhythmic repetition of large windows expressing core values of Baroque art. According to Baroque architecture, buildings required a focal point, and within the interior of the Palace of Versailles, the point of focus is the King’s bed. Palace of Versailles is a perfect example of how Classical and Baroque art and architecture styles can create royal
King Louise XIV loved to dance, and in order to show power and hierarchy in France, he built the palace of Versailles. Each member of the court was required
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls is an autobiography about a young woman’s journey in life. It delves into her childhood, which was as dire as it could become, and how she was able to break her family’s habits and achieve her dreams of becoming a reporter/journalist. There were several significant lessons throughout the story, but what I deemed to be the most valuable lesson was that struggle is important. In the book, struggle is what built Jeannette into who she is today. It drove her to be successful in life, taught her that hope is always out there, and formed her character.
After the French loss in the Franco-Prussian War and the abolishment of the monarchy under Napoleon III, the Germans used Versailles to announce the unification of the German Empire under Otto von Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm I. Following this moment, Versailles would never represent the French King or nobility, but rather as a magnificent value to Baroque art and architecture. However, this does not diminish its historical and societal value and significance. The Palace of Versailles was used in the signing of the 1919 Armistice, ending World War I. In the late twentieth century, Versailles was opened to the public for tours. I have personally been to Versailles and it is as magnificent as it sounds.
Castles, palaces, and cathedrals are scattered across Europe. Each one possesses unique characteristics and architecture bearing resemblance of their time. Some castles incorporate Greek influence, roman or gothic influence in design. Other castles and palaces are surrounded by sculptures outside in the courtyard or include sculptures worshiped as an altarpiece. While any one of these things would serve to make an ordinary castle more elaborate there is one palace that possesses all of these: The Palace of Versailles in France. The Palace of Versailles has managed to incorporate classic architecture, exquisite sculptures, and amalgamated the old design with the newer design trends of the day.
Do you think it would be easier for you if someone could help you with a difficult problem? Through the dilemma tales “Wondrous Powers: Mirrors, Sandals, and a Medicine Bag”, readers can learn that knowing how to cooperate with one another is an important class during our lifetime. Although many people would say if one people has strong skills or abilities to solve any problem by himself, this people then does not need to cooperate with others, this opinion is one-sided. Cooperate with others can allow us to be more clever and to finish many jobs that are hard to do.
Its a Roman palace, built around 1517, and is a prime example of high Renaissance architecture. It was originally designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, but was completed by Michelangelo. The palace was given to the French government in 1936 and still
The Louvre was not founded as a museum, and the road to attaining today’s program expanded across six centuries of monarchies, wars, treaties, and revolution. Dating far back to the 12th century as a fortress for King Phillip II, the Louvre laid foundations with protective walls, and underground crypts to function not as a gallery for the public, but rather a stronghold for the private. As the decades turned, the old Louvre acclimated to the needs of the monarchies, undergoing usage as both a stronghold and a retreat, but entirely defense-based nonetheless (Deitz). Two centuries passed when Charles V altered the program from a bulwark of protection, changing it into a residency. Here the program shifted towards a notion of more public structure. Several French kings after, Francis I decorated the bulky fortress with a French renaissance style, further changing the Louvre’s appearance and adapting the architecture to the art style of the time. This move would be seen again in I. M. Pei’s controversial addition. Under King Henry IV, the Louvre underwent reconstruction (Kostof). During the rise of Versailles, artisans resided within the Louvre’s halls, giving way to the notion of an art influenced program for the building