HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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to aid the artists of thetime by displaying their works for others to see
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to show the power of Louis XIV and control the nobility of his country
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to reflect the religious faith of Louis XIV and give the appearance of strength and virtue
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to reflect Louis XIV’sideas of westernization and his desire to modernize his countr y
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Palace of Versailles was the principal residence of the French kings from the time of Louis XIV to Louis XVI. Embellished by several generations of architects, sculptors, decorators and landscape architects, it provided Europe with a model of the ideal royal residence for over a century.
Detailed explanation-2: -Louis XIV ruled until his death at the age of 76 (September 1, 1715). During his 72-year reign, Louis XIV ruled his kingdom as an absolute monarch. This meant his word was law and no one opposed him.
Detailed explanation-3: -At home, Louis XIV continued his efforts to strengthen royal power. He systematized Richelieu’s method of controlling the provinces through appointed officials by creating a system of permanent intendants, one for each of the country’s provinces.