Question

Describe in English, how a country's ruler can have an impact on the art of his or her country. Use specific examples from France's history. Write three to four sentences in English.

Answer 1

Court painters worked specifically for the king and his clients, and painted many portraits and battle scenes. Napoleon controlled art that was produced in an attempt to control public opinion and information.

Answer 2

The ruler of a country can influence the arts by being a patron of them, such can be seen by most if not all of Frances monarchs, most notability, Louis XIV (the sun king), the largest patron of the arts during the era, reinforced and infused classical elements into the Baroque style.