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The Fabrication of Louis XIV

by Peter Burke

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In this engrossing book, an internationally respected historian gives an account of contemporary representations of Louis XIV-in paintings, and engravings, medals and sculptures, plays, and ballets, and operas-to show how the making of a royal image illuminates the relationship between art and power.

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The money spent by the French government on the public image of Louis XIV was extensive and succeeded in making him into a god like figure. In this book the author gives an account of the contemporary representations of Louis XIV and illustrates the relationship between art and power.

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ISBN:

9780300059434

Author:

Burke, Peter

Publisher:

Yale University Press

Author:

Burke, Peter

Subject:

General

Subject:

Europe - France

Subject:

Royalty

Subject:

France

Subject:

Louis 14th, king of france, 1638-1715

Subject:

General History

Subject:

POL040000

Subject:

World History-France

Copyright:

1994

Edition Description:

Trade Paper

Publication Date:

19940331

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

90 b/w illus.

Pages:

256

Dimensions:

9.5 x 6.25 in 1.1 pd

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Product details 256 pages Yale University Press - 2011-11-10 English 9780300059434 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Gardners, The money spent by the French government on the public image of Louis XIV was extensive and succeeded in making him into a god like figure. In this book the author gives an account of the contemporary representations of Louis XIV and illustrates the relationship between art and power.