Design for the eastern buildings of the Louvre

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The design for the eastern buildings of the Louvre by Louis Le Vau represents a significant chapter in the architectural history of one of the world's most renowned museums. Louis Le Vau, a prominent French architect of the 17th century, was appointed as the chief architect to King Louis XIV. His contributions to the Louvre are part of a broader effort to transform the medieval fortress into a grandiose royal palace that would reflect the power and prestige of the French monarchy.

Le Vau's work on the Louvre began in the 1660s, during a period of extensive renovations and expansions. His design for the eastern buildings, particularly the eastern façade, is a testament to the classical architectural principles that dominated French architecture during the reign of Louis XIV. The eastern façade, known as the Colonnade, is characterized by its harmonious proportions, symmetry, and the use of classical orders. Le Vau's vision was to create a façade that would not only serve as a grand entrance to the palace but also as a symbol of the king's absolute power and the cultural supremacy of France.

The design process for the eastern buildings involved collaboration with other notable architects of the time, including Claude Perrault and Charles Le Brun. Perrault, a physician and amateur architect, played a crucial role in the final design of the Colonnade, bringing a more restrained and classical approach to Le Vau's initial plans. Le Brun, a painter and decorator, contributed to the interior decoration, ensuring that the grandeur of the exterior was matched by the opulence of the interior spaces.

Le Vau's design for the eastern buildings of the Louvre was part of a larger vision to create a unified and majestic architectural ensemble. Although he did not live to see the completion of his plans, his work laid the foundation for future developments and remains a key element of the Louvre's architectural heritage. The eastern façade, with its iconic colonnade, continues to be admired for its elegance and its embodiment of the classical ideals that defined French architecture in the 17th century.

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