Royalty and Architecture

Visions and Ambitions of European Monarchs and Nobility
It is well known that, throughout history, royalty have built castles, fortresses and entire cities. However, less consideration has been given to individual monarchs who pursued an interest in architecture and in some cases acted as architects. Recent research on Gustav III of Sweden (1746–1792) has shown that he was in fact the architect of a number of important building projects. George III of Britain (1738–1820) also had a great interest in architecture, and his drawings and sketches have been preserved. Louis XIV of France (1638–1715) was greatly involved in shaping the palace and garden at Versailles. And Stanisław II August’s (1732–1798) interest in architectural work had a major impact on the neoclassical style in Poland.

Contributor: Clive Aslet (Edited by), Dr Frank Salmon (Edited by), Elisabeth Kieven (Contributions by), Barbara Arciszewska (Contributions by), Julius Bryant (Contributions by)

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