Life in the Renaissance? Do You See

¶ … life in the Renaissance? Do you see different types of style, for example: style that you would definitely connect with Louis XIV and Versailles and other types of style that are very different to Louis XIV's style? You might like to think about prom attire vs. what you wear on an everyday at school for instance, or what you'd wear to an interview vs. what you wear to go over to a friend's to watch TV or a movie.

Life in the Renaissance era and the clips are illustrating, how style was a way for the socially elite to express themselves. This occurred with them wearing outfits that highlight the different types of tastes with opulence. A connection occurs through illustrating how Louis the XIV lived and this desire to show off his wealth / power. (Bayard, 2012) ("Renaissance," 2005) There are clearly styles which influenced and are directly associated to Louis XIV. This can be seen in the ruling class' lifestyle choices.

During this period, excess was the best way to show off someone's wealth, power and control. This occurred with them being larger proportioned physically (i.e. fat) and in how they dressed (i.e. elegant clothing). Louis XIV epitomized this lifestyle and mindset. In the Renaissance era many of these styles were simpler. This is something that Louis XIV did not believe in or support. Instead, style was way of expressing oneself in order to help them feel superior to others.

(Bayard, 2012) ("Renaissance," 2005) In everyday life, Louis XIV was known for dressing very formal and showing off his wealth all the time. This meant that he would great everyday guests in shining outfits and rare clothes. In ordinary society, most people did not have any kind of formal clothing to wear. This is much different as they relied on a plain as a part of their regular attire.

(Bayard, 2012) ("Renaissance," 2005) On another note, do you notice a difference between the style of the early Renaissance (Chenonceau) and that of Versailles and the late Renaissance of Louis XIV? Yes, early on the Chenonceau was focused on simplicity and testing the boundaries of what was possible. It concentrates on logic, minimalism and a conservative style. In the later Renaissance period of Louis XIV, these ideas were taken one step further and worn as a badge of honor.

This arrogance is what angered most commoners who felt that Louis XIV was out of touch. (Bayard, 2012) ("Renaissance," 2005) It has been said that the Chateau of Chenonceau evokes the humanism of the early French Renaissance embodied in the life and life style of Francis I. By contrast, the Palace of Versailles in all of its glory, reminds us of the absolute power wielded by Louis XIV, the Sun King.

Would you agree with this and what connections do you see between these two different styles and styles you see today in the U.S., in France, or elsewhere in the world. Yes, I agree with the idea that style became more perverse during Louis XIV's reign. The connections between these styles are the Chateau of Chenounceau. This.