Royal Dogs Inspired by the Baroque Period

Sixth graders learned that the Baroque Period has been called the Ornate Age because of places like Versailles.  Under the direction of King Louis XIV of France, Versailles was transformed from a hunting lodge to the largest palace in the world.  The rooms were decorated with marble floors, printed carpets, patterned wall paper, and paintings on the walls - even the ceilings were decorated. Imagining what kind of pets would live at Versailles, students drew and then painted a French bulldog wearing a crown.

Thanks to Patty at Deep Space Sparkle for this fun idea!