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Baroque Art I: Characteristics of Art and Architecture

Question 11 • SNHS Art History I - EL4002

Why is the story of the Château de Versailles considered a “rags-to-riches” story?

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The Château de Versailles began as a modest hunting lodge and was transformed by Louis XIV into a magnificent, lavish palace and center of royal power. Its change from a humble building to a grand royal residence makes it a “rags-to-riches” story.

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