FA 30b Lecture 20: Classism and the Sun King, french art
4 Apr 2017
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Decides to move away from paris, which he associates with uprising during his mother"s regency. Decides to move his palace to versaille, and move his whole court there. The original buildings ensconced the palace was it is built. A palace is originally built around the marble courtyard. Enormous marble relief of louis triumphing in battle and gaining territory. Expanded and secured the borders of france. Allegorical paintings overhead, of the exploits of the king. The overhead paintings were designed by charles le brun. Rubens paintings of maria de medici (louis" grandmother) were very influential. Highly codified and structured propaganda, using mythical and allegorical figures. Gardens of versaille, constructed by andre le notre. Pushed the boundaries of engineering in terms of landscaping and hydraulics. Apollo and diana turn peasants who make fun of latona into frogs. The fountain depicts latona on top, and around the fountain shows peasants turning into frogs.
