French kings and their royal courts were known for luxurious lifestyles. Explore the magnificence and splendor of these royal residences, from the famed Galerie François I at Fontainebleau to the vast gardens of Versailles, with art historian Jamie Kwan. Come along on a virtual tour that brings to life royal interiors, gardens, and decorative arts inspired by the art in “Fantastically French! Design and Architecture in 16th-to 18th-Century Prints.”

Funding for this program is provided by the Charles and Dorothy Clark Lectureship in Fine Arts.

“Fantastically French! Design and Architecture in 16th-to 18th-Century Prints.” is on view at the Blanton Museum of Art through June 05, 2022.

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Originally recorded on June 15, 2022.

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