Versailles is Europe’s most famous palace. When it was built for the Sun King in 1660s, it epitomized the grandeur of the Bourbon King, and since then its patron and his large home have been admired and imitated globally. The priceless Gold and jewels, solid silver furniture and glistening glass chandeliers exemplify the rich culture and splendor of Versailles. Together, they also stand for the master craftsmen who came from all over Europe to work on this celebrated Gesamtkunstwerk (combined artwork) and made France the art and luxury capitol of the world. “
With Dr Florian Knothe, Associate Professor and Museum Director at the University of Hong Kong and Mathilde Rondouin, Art Historian and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.
Details:
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022
Cocktail Reception: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Conversation: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Language: Conducted in English
Photo: The Hall of Mirrors, 2011, Versailles, Wikicommons