ART H205 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Love Nest, Madame De Pompadour, Hard And Soft Light
14 Oct 2016
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Louis xv"s decisions damaged the power of france, weakened the treasury, discredited the absolute monarchy, and made it more vulnerable to distrust and destruction, as happened in the french. Revolution, which broke out 15 years after his death. 3: more opportunity to make individual choices on how to experience the work. Built in in the early part of the 18th c on the site of a medieval manor house. The widowed 63 year old soubise married the 19 year old marie sophie de courcillon. To please his young bride, the prince ordered the architect to renovate the interior of the hotel and to pay special attention to the suite of rooms for the new princess on the second floor. Light and playful character different from the stately splendor of the interiors of versailles. Designed for intimate gatherings organized by or for princesse marie-sophie. Oval reception room is welcoming rather than imposing.
