Charles Le Brun

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Charles Le Brun born?February 24, 1619
2. When did Charles Le Brun die?February 12, 1690
3. Where was Charles Le Brun born?Paris, France
4. Who was Charles Le Brun?Charles Le Brun was a famous French painter who worked for King Louis XIV and helped shape the look of French art during the 1600s.
5. What is the Hall of Mirrors?The Hall of Mirrors is a large room in Versailles where Le Brun painted huge ceiling pictures that show the king’s power and glory.

Premier Peintre du Roi: The highest artistic position in the French royal court, held by Charles Le Brun.
Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture: The Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, an institution that regulated art education and practice in France.
Baroque: An artistic style known for its drama, grandeur, and emotional intensity, popular in the 17th century.
Physiognomy: The study of facial features to infer character or personality traits.