17th-century French art is generally referred to as Baroque, but from the mid to late 17th century, French art is more often referred to as Neoclassical, which implies an adherence to certain rules of proportion and sobriety uncharacteristic of the Baroque as it was practiced in Southern and Eastern Europe during the same period.
Read more about 17th-century French Art: Louis XIII Style, Residential Architecture, The Court of Louis XIV, Reference Works
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