Exam 21: The Baroque in France and England

How does Hyacinth Rigaud's Portrait of Louis XIV function on a number of levels as an image of absolute monarchy? What elements in the painting are there for substantially symbolic reasons?

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Question 21

Who was responsible for much of the rebuilding of London after the Great London Fire of 1666?

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Question 22

After the Great London Fire of 1666, who redesigned St Paul's Cathedral? Discuss the influences on the design of this building.

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Question 23

What was the function of the Royal Academy and how did it exert an impact on French artists?

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Question 24

What is the name of the cathedral in London that was rebuilt after the Great London Fire of 1666?

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Question 25

Which Italian architect was initially consulted for the redesign of the Louvre?

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Question 26

Much of the French Academy's doctrine was derived from which French painter during the reign of Louis XIV?

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Question 27

Which French painter specialized in candlelit night scenes and simplified all forms to near geometric abstraction?

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How does Hyacinth Rigaud's Portrait of Louis XIV function on a number of levels as an image of absolute monarchy? What elements in the painting are there for substantially symbolic reasons?

Who was responsible for much of the rebuilding of London after the Great London Fire of 1666?

After the Great London Fire of 1666, who redesigned St Paul's Cathedral? Discuss the influences on the design of this building.

What was the function of the Royal Academy and how did it exert an impact on French artists?

What is the name of the cathedral in London that was rebuilt after the Great London Fire of 1666?

Which Italian architect was initially consulted for the redesign of the Louvre?

Much of the French Academy's doctrine was derived from which French painter during the reign of Louis XIV?

Which French painter specialized in candlelit night scenes and simplified all forms to near geometric abstraction?

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