French Baroque

King Louis XIII passed away in 1643. Next in line to be king was five year old Louis XIV. Throughout his ruling he created a national style of art. This included Jean Baptiste Colbert a french statesman. A venetian glassmaker, also flemish weavers. French workmen during this time could not emigrate and they enforced textile regulations. For all the new styles of art they organized the Academy of Painting and Sculpture, which established a school for 60 children under the Kinds's protection.

One of the most famous buildings in France was Palais de Versailles. It was the original hunting lodge fro Louis XIII. It was started in 1668 and continued for almost a century and was 12 miles southwest of Paris. It housed 10,000 people. Le Vau designed the central block around the original Louis XIII building. 

Louis Le Vau- Architect 

Andre le Notre- Garden Designer 

Charles Lebrun- Painter for the interiors 

Puget- Sculptor 

Jean Berain- Decorative engraving 

Past Pictures- 

Present Pictures- 

Extra Credit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852eroBwDrA