Marie Antoinette epitomised French 18th century fashion and style. This talk will draw from a current V & A Museum, London exhibition called Marie Antoinette Style, which features textiles such as dresses, shoes, and jewellery both of hers and of designers influenced by her style. We will extend this visual feast to include an analysis of the extensive number of her richly painted portraits, by various artists during her reign, in an endeavour to detail the person behind the enduring image.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face / Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Historical context of Marie Antoinette & her life
• Highlights of the popular current V & A exhibition titled Marie Antoinette Style
• Explore the portraits of Marie Antoinette & their artists

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Enjoy the sumptuous fashion and decorative objects from the V & A exhibition
2. Understand the historical context of the person Marie Antoinette and her enduring style
3. Recognise a number of her most favoured portraits and their stories.