As I stepped through the ornate gates of the Palace of Versailles, I felt a surge of anticipation. This iconic landmark, steeped in grandeur, had witnessed centuries of French history, including the tumultuous era of the French Revolution. As a student eager to delve into the past, I embarked on a journey to uncover the … Continue reading Seeking Signs of Revolution at the Palace of Versailles
After walking further up this mountain, we finally reached the summit at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Sacré-Cœur was built after the Commune and was built out of white stone. The white stone seems to have a deeper meaning, as Sacré-Cœur was built to put an end to the Commune the white stone could signify the … Continue reading Anna Clark: 5/12 Montmartre
It was only the second day of class, and we had the opportunity to tour the Palace of Versailles, a famed historical location renowned for its grandeur. Growing up, I had heard of its beauty and opulence before, seeing viral Tiktoks and Youtube videos of visitors viewing its expansive gardens and glistening rooms. In fact, … Continue reading Contextualizing Revolution through Visiting Versailles
Located north of the Island of Saint-Louis, the Musée Carnavalet houses approximately 4,000 itinerary works to narrate the history of Paris, from the origins to present day. Upon entering the museum with the rest of the class on a cloudy Wednesday, I took my time in passing by rooms filled with the urban landscape models … Continue reading Understanding French History Through Visiting Musée Carnavalet
One of the most polarizing moments of the French Revolution was the execution of King Louis XVI. Above, I took some photos from the museum we visited today that show King Louis being escorted to the guillotine. The article, “How It Happened” by William Doyle, points out how the King initially tried to meet the … Continue reading Empty Oath to Guillotine: The End of King Louis XVI
When visiting the Palace of Versailles, I was engulfed by its sheer beauty and detail. I felt myself constantly being pulled away from one extravagant painting or ceiling mural by another even more detailed and lavished piece of art/furniture. The photo above is just one small section of an entire palace just as marvelous. Thinking … Continue reading Greed of Versailles
With its grandiose decorated rooms and seemingly endless rows of lush gardens and golden fountains, the Palace of Versailles is certainly a sight to behold. After all, it is considered as one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Commissioned by King Louis XIV in 1631, the Palace of Versailles is a former … Continue reading Symbolic Meaning of The Palace of Versailles and its Physical Space
Date of Visit: May 10th 2024 Author: Ommay Khyr When we looked at the Palace of Versailles we saw an official state building that was not being used anymore. The National Assembly was still being used. The stark difference in access to these buildings shows how different the ideals that these buildings are built on … Continue reading Visit to National Assembly
Revolutionary Cities 