HONR 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Centralized Government, Chrism, Fleur-De-Lis
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Metamorphosis: lyceans turning into frogs, grotesque, transition, at different. Different organizations brought under his wing (finance advisor. Elevation of artists from craftsmen to professionals. Louis seen as apollo, versailles meant to be magnificent (draws power from magnificence) Latona fountain: don"t rebel or mess with the family or you"ll lose your humanity. Dynamic relationship with the sun (naturalizes king"s power) Royal courtyard: must be higher up hierarchy to enter with carriages; guards judged based on clothing. Marble courtyard: no fence, raised a few steps, marble pattern, doors lead to garden on the other side. Portrait of louis xiv (removed when he was there) Cloak lined with ermine (expensive fur), in coronation robes, red heels and diamond buckles, under cloth of honor, legs physical body, blue gold thread, fleur de lis. Apollo in chariot, led by morning star (venus), bringing dawn. Surrounded by personified seasons who are feminine. Clothing has the fleur de lis symbol.
