Marie Antoinette at Petit Trianon - 9780367588601

Taylor & Francis

Marie Antoinette at Petit TrianonHeritage Interpretation and Visitor Perceptions\nAuthor(s): Denise Maior-Barron\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367588601, 978-0367588601\nSynopsis\nMarie Antoinette at Petit Trianon challenges common perceptions of the last Queen of France, appraising the role she played in relation to the events of French Revolution through an original analysis of contemporary heritage practices and visitor perceptions at her former home, the Petit Trianon. \n\nControversy and martyrdom have placed Marie Antoinettes image within a spectrum of cultural caricatures that range from taboo to iconic. With a foundation in critical heritage studies, this book examines the diverse range of contemporary images portraying Marie Antoinettes historical character, showing how they affect the interpretation and perception of the Petit Trianon. \n\nBy considering both producers and receivers of these cultura.