French Baroque Period 2 with responses

During the reigns of both Louis XIII and Louis XIV french architecture was classified as the french baroque style. One of the most famous works of this time period was the Palace of Versailles designed by architect Louis Le Vau of Paris, Italy. Along with the grand living for the king and queen he designed thee stone facades of the chateau that face the garden, stables and grand common buildings. The roof of the Palace of Versailles was not like a traditional French slate roof and instead Le Vau designed a roof that was hidden by a balustrade.

Other works done by Le Vau included town houses for the rich parliamentarians. The most famous and expensive of these homes was the Vaux-le-Vicomte. It was designed for Nicolas Fouquet and looks like a smaller Versailles.

Another famous piece of architecture of the time was the Luxembourg Palace in Paris, Italy. It ws first built between 1615-1645 by architect Saloman de Brosse but in later years changes to the original design were made and additions were added. The building is now used for the French Senate of the Fifth Republic, this started in 1958.Architects responsible for the refashion and enlargements were Jean Chalgrim n the years 1835-1856 and Alphonse de Gisors from 1835-1856.

Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It3KU87iupw

Responses: 

Angie: I like how Angie discussed the different types of rooms that made up the Vaux-le-Vicomte and the material that made up the furniture made during that time period. 

Savannah: I thought Savannah did a great job of discussing the different works made for each building and the the artist that was responsible and what material each worked with or what type what work they did.