1. Aristocratic Style Louis XIV & Versailles

3. Age of Absolutism The theory of absolutism held that a king enjoyed absolute power by divine right. The theory of absolutism held that a king enjoyed absolute power by divine right. Louis XIV of France Louis XIV of France “L’etat, c’est moi!” “L’etat, c’est moi!” Sun King Sun King Ruled for 72 years Ruled for 72 years

4. Age of Absolutism King controlled the Government Government Military Military Church Church Economy Economy Arts Arts

5. Louis XIV

6. Arts Under Louis XIV Louis XIV took the initiative to develop art and culture. Louis XIV took the initiative to develop art and culture. 1635 – French Royal Academy of Language and Literature 1635 – French Royal Academy of Language and Literature (Actually under his dad Louis XIII) (Actually under his dad Louis XIII) 1648 – Academy of Painting and Sculpture 1648 – Academy of Painting and Sculpture 1661 – Academy of Dance 1661 – Academy of Dance 1666 – Academy of Science 1666 – Academy of Science 1669 – Academy of Music 1669 – Academy of Music 1671 – Academy of Architecture 1671 – Academy of Architecture

7. Baroque Architecture in France The Palace of Versailles The Palace of Versailles Grandiose symbolism Grandiose symbolism Baroque extremes matched with Classical simplicity Baroque extremes matched with Classical simplicity Enormous gardens Enormous gardens

8. Versailles Located 20 miles southwest of Paris Located 20 miles southwest of Paris Chateau built for King Louis XIII (r. 1610- 1643) as a hunting retreat Chateau built for King Louis XIII (r. 1610- 1643) as a hunting retreat Louis XIV hated Paris and moved out of the Louvre to Versailles Louis XIV hated Paris and moved out of the Louvre to Versailles Took 36,000 workers 20 years to convert it to the palace it is today Took 36,000 workers 20 years to convert it to the palace it is today

9. Versailles

10. Versailles

11. Versailles: Absolutism and Architecture All major avenues radiate from and to the palace courtyard All major avenues radiate from and to the palace courtyard The King’s bedchamber is the actual center point highlighting the King’s centrality The King’s bedchamber is the actual center point highlighting the King’s centrality Gardens reflect the King’s mastery over the natural world Gardens reflect the King’s mastery over the natural world Exterior is classical, linear and geometric emphasizing order and stability Exterior is classical, linear and geometric emphasizing order and stability

15. Interior of Versailles

17. Hall of Mirrors Hall of Mirrors uses natural light, candle light, and mirrors to create awesome space. Hall of Mirrors uses natural light, candle light, and mirrors to create awesome space. Audience hall that highlights Louis XIV’s enormous wealth and power Audience hall that highlights Louis XIV’s enormous wealth and power Ceiling frescoes depict his successes in war. Ceiling frescoes depict his successes in war. Furniture was amazing, gold and silver chairs, trees with jewels hanging from them Furniture was amazing, gold and silver chairs, trees with jewels hanging from them

18. Chapel at Versailles Promotes the image of Louis XIV as pious Promotes the image of Louis XIV as pious Demonstrates his connection to God and his position as God’s chosen one Demonstrates his connection to God and his position as God’s chosen one Mass held at 12:30 p.m. each day Mass held at 12:30 p.m. each day The people worshipped the King while the King worshipped God The people worshipped the King while the King worshipped God

19. The King’s Bedroom