Marie-Antoinette - Queen of Style and Taste

by Françoise Ravelle

In Marie-Antoinette's kingdom, the ministers were couturiers, cabinetmakers, bronze workers and painters. Personally contributing to the tailoring of her outfits, the decoration of her apartments or the landscaping of her gardens, this French queen lived according to the tastes of the day when she wasn't launching new fashions herself - if only by transgressing the conventions attached to her rank. To the refinement of French style at its best, she added her own personal touch, with flourishes of flowers and pearls. Occasionally disguising as an actress or a farmer's wife, the rebel sovereign set out to capture the mood of her time... a time when she was hardly recognized for who she was.

Genres: History, Art

128 pages, Hardcover

Published May 4, 2017

Reviews

[Caroline]

Köpte ärligt talat boken för bildernas skull, vill man läsa om MA:s stil och smak rekommenderar jag Webers bok.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to 18th century fashion history, furniture, and the artistic styles of Marie Antoinette's time, but perhaps repetitive for people who are already very familiar with this period. Plenty of pictures as well. Not actually a huge amount of text. Quick, easy read.

[Madison Isaacs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Style and Taste is an understatement. Seeing the images of the dresses and her personal belongings was stunning. Plus seeing her furniture was an added bonus. I love the Rococo style. The book was very informative and educational.

[Ris · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE THIS BOOK. Shows pics of the diff gown style styles, her decorating, etc. so interesting. I’ve always wanted to see pics of English vs French style gowns etc. if you are interested in MA or fashion- great read