Louis Le Vau: The Architect of France The 1600’s were influential years for interior design and architecture throughout the world, specifically in France. Design was becoming something to be celebrated, and with the Council of Trent calling for art that was less academic and more appealing to the public it was the perfect setting for a new era of design. Born in 1612 in Paris, Louis Le Vau would live on to become Chief Architect to the King. Originally from a wealthy family, Le Vau was trained by
Louis Le Vau was a practicing architect during the early to mid-seventeenth century in France who contributed to the French classical style while working for King Louis XIV of France. Le Vau was born and passed away in Paris, on October 11th, 1670 while spending majority of his life in France. He was an originating founder of the French Classical style, working as the forefront for academic architecture of the seventeenth century. Beginning his career as the son of a master mason of the same name
1732-1735 FRENCH ARTISTS Artist Name of Work Year *Illustration* Jules Hardouin Mansart -Church of Les Invalides 1680-1691 Jacques Lemercier -Church of the Sorbonne 1635 Francois Mansart -Ste. Marie de la Visitation -Chateau of Blois -Chateau of Maisons 1632-1634 1635-1638 1642-1646 Louis Levau -College des Quatre Nations -Chateaq and Gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte 1662 1657-1661
Andre Le Norte is considered the greatest garden and landscape designer from France. He was born in Paris, France in 1613 into a whole family of gardeners. He was married to Francoise Langlois and had 3 children. Andre grew up surrounded by the gardening of his grandfather and father which made him quickly acquired to practical and theoretical knowledge. He lived within the city of Tuileries which allowed him to study at Palais du Louvre, and academy of the arts. At the school he became highly
The Palace Of Versailles In order to understand the Palace at Versailles, one should be aware of the Architectural Analysis, the History of the Chateau, the Main Palace Buildings and Rooms, and the purpose of the Palace of Versailles. The Palace of Versailles is located at Versailles, France, and was built in 1631 in the order of Louis XIII. It has served as the royal palace and numerous other purposes.It now serves as a museum of French history. It has earned the name “Chateau” which in French