Versailles & the World - Hardcover

Edited By Exhibitions International

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9461617232 ISBN 13: 9789461617231

Publisher: Snoeck Publishers, 2022

Synopsis

• A fully illustrated catalogue for the Versailles & the World exhibition at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, from 26 January - 04 June 2022

The first international exhibition of 2022 for Louvre Abu Dhabi tells the story of Versailles as a central diplomatic instrument that solidified the prowess of the French royal court and served as the stage for its fascination with various civilisations in a rapidly globalising world. Objects from the palace on show range from wallpapers and porcelain to Chinese and Japanese lacquerware.

The exhibition has been curated by Hélène Delalex, Curator, Furniture and Decorative Arts, and Bertrand Rondot, Chief Curator, Furniture and Decorative Arts, at the musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon.

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The first international exhibition of 2022 for Louvre Abu Dhabi tells the story of Versailles as a central diplomatic instrument that solidified the prowess of the French royal court and served as the stage for its fascination with various civilisations in a rapidly globalising world. Objects from the palace on show range from wallpapers and porcelain to Chinese and Japanese lacquerware.
This exhibition is curated by Hélène Delalex, Curator, Furniture and Decorative Arts, and Bertrand Rondot, Chief Curato

Edition details

• Publisher: Snoeck Publishers
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9461617232
• ISBN 13: 9789461617231
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240