seen mainly in France‚ Isfahan‚ and China. The Palace of Versailles in Paris France is one of the most well-known examples of absolute rule. Built by Louis XIV in 1624 as sign of his power‚ Versailles was used as political propaganda. The palace contained several paintings‚ statues‚ tapestries depicting the current king in all his splendor. Even in the aspects of the Palace where Louis wasn’t literally being represented‚ the grandeur of Versailles sent out a message that Louis was living lavishly
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and balance (Preble 302). Buildings were more elaborate and ornately decorated. These works of art created history and altered the progress of Western Civilization. Architecture such as the palace of Versailles‚ and artists like Caravaggio‚ Rembrandt‚ and Goya symbolize these ideas. The palace of Versailles is a grand building outside of Paris‚ which exhibits the characteristics of the Baroque style. It was elaborately decorated and the product took 20 years to create. “The architects’ task‚
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Armed with pikes‚ pitchforks‚ and muskets‚ left Paris on foot to Versailles. Quickly‚ their demonstrations entwined with the revolutionary agitators‚ they pillaged the city armory for weapons‚ the mob turned into six or seven thousand. Thereupon‚ in a violent confrontation‚ the women focused all their rage towards Marie
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economy and industry. By admiring the arts‚ Louis was provoked to build a massive palace called Versailles. Today this place would cost $2 billion to build. Louis made this palace the center of all arts and to tame the nobility. He also used it to impress and show of France’s wealth to foreign countries. The palace became a symbol in France for absolutism. Unfortunately‚ Louis showing of all his wealth in through the palace made envy arise in the peasants. The French royalty was also completely out of
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of Paris is astounding with it being 2000 years old. Initially known at Lutetia‚ it was conquered by Julius Caesar in 52 B.C. The French kings who governed France from 448 until 1848 made many beautiful monuments in Paris which include the palace of Versailles and the Louvre Museum. The Catholic Church being a big part of Paris built many great churches which include Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle. Paris first became the capital of France in 508 under King Clovis. It is very significant to its country
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seventeenth-century‚ Louis constructed a great palace at Versailles‚ twelve miles outside the city of Paris. It can be argued that Louis XIV had this palace designed to make the abstract political concept of absolutism visible and the idea that the king exercised absolute or unlimited authority over his lands and people.7 Louis ’ reign can
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top due to the cold rainy weather conditions outside. When we arrived at the Louvre our tour guide informed us it was originally the Palais du Louvre which housed the royal estate until Louis XIV felt it was not good enough and built the Palace of Versailles. The Louvre museum was enormous with many different eras and types of art to view. We had a unanimous vote‚ however‚ that seeing the “Mona Lisa” was by the far the best artwork in the place‚ mainly because it is such a famous piece of history
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representative government. This vote was him to call a meeting of the Estate-General‚ the first deliberate act of revolution. an assembly of representatives from all three estates‚ to get approval for the tax reform. The meeting was the first in 175 years at Versailles. Tennis Court Otah Storming Bastille After three days had passed‚ the Third Estate delegates were locked out of their meeting room. They broke down a door to an indoor tennis court‚ pledging to stay Rumors flew in Paris that foreign troops were
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knowledge and understanding of the world that they currently lived in. But‚ there are only a few rulers who stand out greater than the rest‚ because of their bravery‚ integrity‚ and leadership characteristics. King Louis XIV had constructed The Palace of Versailles built and had the longest reign in European History. Alexander the Great became known as one of the best military generals for carving out and empire that reached from Greece to India. Constantine helped spread Christianity throughout Europe
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Chris Savino Period 3 4/10/08 Timeline: The French Revolution o 1789: Many people faced starvation. This is because of the increase of taxes. o 1789: May 5‚ the meeting of the Estates General was called at Versailles. This was to approve the new tax. This was the 1st meeting in 175 years. o 1789: There was a dramatic speech‚ which was the person‚ Sieye’s suggested that the 3rd estate delegates should call themselves the National Assembly; to pass laws and reforms in the name of the French
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