A Royal Passion is the first in-depth study of the Sun King as a patron of architecture. Surveying such monuments as the Louvre, Versailles, the Invalides, and other buildings that are closely identified with Louis XIV, Robert W. Berger demonstrates why these buildings, gardens, urban spaces, and their decorations were so important to him. Serving ...
"In Old Paris" presents five descriptions of the city from 1323 to 1790. These include A Treatise of the Praises of Paris by Jean de Jandun (1323), The Description of the City of Paris by Guillebert de Mets (1407-34), A Description of Paris by the Venetian Ambassador's Secretary (1577-79), Giovanni Paolo Marana's Pleasant Critique of Paris (1692) ...
This text explores public accessibility to art (mainly painting and sculpture) on exhibit in Paris from the High Middle Ages to the year 1800. The topic is important because from such displays emerged the familiar institutions of the modern world: public museums and sculpture gardens, exhibitions of contemporary art, and popular art journalism. ...
This is a study of the parts of the Louvre built under Louis XIV. It discusses a broad range of topics, from architectural symbolism to structural analysis. All the varied ideas for completing the Louvre are surveyed, and all the known drawings for the Louvre are included.
This is the first English translation of a series of letter written by the French poet Jean de La Fontaine (renowned for his Fables) to his wife, describing his travels from Paris to Limoges in 1663. The letters contain a wealth of observations and should appeal to all lovers of La Faontaie and to those interested in the Grande Siecle and the era ...
One of the functions of Louis XIV's Versailles was to provide a setting for the receptions of ambassadors, heads of state, and other visiting dignitaries who conducted diplomatic and political business with France. These activities became particularly important after Versailles was proclaimed the new seat of the monarchy and government in 1682. ...
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