TOPIC: Describe Louis XIV's Versailles in terms of a symbol of royal absolutism and an expression of the classical aristocratic baroque style and discuss how the aristocratic style manifested itself in one of the following areas beyond the West: in Ottoman Turkey, Mogul India, Ming and Qing China, and Tokugawa Japan. (1200 words )
[Strategy: Define absolutism and explain the characteristic features of the classical aristocratic baroque style; note how they appear at Versailles; look for similarities in a non-western contemporaneous culture studied. Focus on architectural monuments- Versailles Palace and one from the selected other culture. Include other arts as needed (many served decorative or utilitarian purposes within the buildings). Use the Concepts and Terms handout at Writing Assignments Information and the chapter handouts to help you focus on various elements for analyzing art.]