FAH101H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Sophia (Wisdom), Art Of The Crusades, Sainte-Chapelle
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Fah 216- louis ix: king, warrior, saint (june 7, 2016) Most important king and patron of arts of the capetian dynasty gothic art and architecture. During the 13th century, the crusades gained significant importance to their cause. Louis ix crowned king when he was 12 years old after his father"s death in the crusades in 1226. His mother, blanche of castile, ruled the kingdom in practice while louis ix was only the king in name. Blanche of castile suppressed the uprising, restore peace and harmony before her son became the king in practice. Moralized bible: blanche of castile (regent 1226-1234) & louis ix (regained 1226-1270), paris, ca. Commissioned by blanche of castile for louis ix [portraits of blanche and louis ix] Articulated and emphasized her authority within the capetian dynasty. The piece depicts capetian rule under blanche"s authority and served as an education tool of kingship for louis ix.
