Eastfield College to present exhibit on Louis XIV

by PegNews wire

MESQUITE — Eastfield College Library (L200) presents “The Sun King: Louis XIV,” a Humanities Texas exhibit, October 29 – November 17.

Larger than life, Louis XIV, also known as The Sun King, ruled France for 72 years. Born to parents who had remained childless for over 23 years, Louis XIV was considered a “gift from God.” During his reign, tremendous changes occurred in France in development of the arts, music, and the performing arts, grandiose building campaigns, advancements in science and technology, improvements in public works and more.

Louis XIV had a profound impact on world matters and led France through three major and several minor wars. He prompted exploration of the New World and Louisiana, pressed for innovations in cartography, and founded the Paris Observatory. This exhibit highlights his life and works, his absolute monarchy, and famous people such as Richelieu, Colbert, Molière, and Racine who became influential during his reign. Informative and educational, the exhibit “The Sun King” shines bright even today.

The project was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and Eastfield Student Programs & Resources office.

For more information, call 972-860-7168 or visit www.eastfieldcollege.com. This event is free to attend.

Source: Eastfield College