ID: 700008968 Page link: http://vocab.getty.edu/page/cona/700008968	Record Type: Built Work
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Medieval Louvre (former structure; unknown architects; patron: King Philip II; notable addition...; original fortress: 1190-1202; ...; Paris (Île-de-France, France, Europe, World, Top of the T...;)

Note: Structure built by Philip II of France on the right bank of the Seine, to reinforce the city wall around Paris, to defend a vulnerable spot at the junction of the wall with the Seine. razed in 1546; some remains of the building exist under the current Louvre. The medieval building was designed by Philip II’s engineers, square in plan, protected by a moat, and equipped with circular defensive towers at its corners and in the center flanks. In the center of its courtyard stood a main tower with its own moat. This model was used on several occasions with some variations; the Château de Dourdan in Ile-de-France still offers a well-preserved example. Philippe Auguste’s Louvre was not a royal residence but a garrison fortress. The Louvre’s “Grosse Tour” or cylindrical keep also acted as a royal strongbox and a prison for important people. Ferdinand, count of Flanders and enemy of Philippe Auguste, was held there for 13 years after being defeated at the Battle of Bouvines.The château’s site however underwent rapid change. A dense urban district gradually grew up around it; the kings of France used it more and mor as a temporary residence. A large pillared hall set in the château basement and dating from the reign of Saint Louis (1226-1270) can still be seen today.

Titles:

Medieval Louvre (preferred,C,U,English-P,U,U)

Louvre médiéval (C,U,French-P,U,U)

Louvre Castle (C,U,undetermined,U,U)

Catalog Level: item

Work Types:

former structure [300386958] (preferred)

..... (Objects Facet, Built Environment (hierarchy name), Single Built Works (hierarchy name), single built works (built environment), <single built works by specific type>, <single built works by condition>)

castle (fortification) [300006891]

..... (Objects Facet, Built Environment (hierarchy name), Single Built Works (hierarchy name), single built works (built environment), <single built works by specific type>, <single built works by function>, fortifications (built environment))

fortress [300006894]

..... (Objects Facet, Built Environment (hierarchy name), Single Built Works (hierarchy name), single built works (built environment), <single built works by specific type>, <single built works by function>, fortifications (built environment))

Classifications:

architecture (preferred)

Creation Date: original fortress: 1190-1202; notable additions 13th and 14th centuries

Creator Display:

unknown architects; patron: King Philip II; notable additions by King Louis IX and King Charles V [preferred]

architects unknown French (French cultural designation) [500125235]

patron Philip II, King of France (French king, 1165-1223) Extent: original work [500228099]

patron Charles V, King of France (French king, 1338-1380) Extent: addition [500280663]

patron Louis IX, King of France (French king and saint, 1214-1270) Extent: addition [500245812]

Locations:

Current: Paris [7008038] Île-de-France (region (administrative division)), France (nation), Europe (continent), World (facet) (Geographic)

Display Materials: masonry construction; square plan

	masonry construction (technique or process) [300404383]
	.......(Activities Facet, Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name), <processes and techniques by specific type>, <additive and joining processes and techniques>, assembling (additive and joining process), construction (built works technique), <construction technique by form or materials>)

Dimensions: square plan

Events:

destruction: 1546

Cultures:

French (preferred)

Style/Period/Group/Movement:

	Medieval (European) [300020756] (preferred,period)
	.....(Styles and Periods Facet, Styles and Periods (hierarchy name), <styles| periods| and cultures by region>, European, Medieval styles and periods)

	Gothic (Medieval) [300020775] (style)
	.....(Styles and Periods Facet, Styles and Periods (hierarchy name), <styles| periods| and cultures by region>, European, Medieval styles and periods, Medieval (European))

General Subject:

architecture (preferred,isness)

Related Works:

	predecessor of .... Old Louvre [700008969]
	..........royal residence; unknown architects; patron: King Francis I and various other...; from 1546; Paris (Île-de-France, France, Europe, World, Top of the T...;

List/Hierarchical Position:

..... Built Works

.......... Built Works by class: institutional, public, commercial, and industrial buildings

Sources and Contributors:
Medieval Louvre	........ [VP,BWR]
	........ Musée du Louvre [online] (2000-)
	........ Grove Art Online (2008-)
	........ Encyclopedia Britannica Online (2002-)
	........ BWR Data Reconciliation for CONA (2020-2021)
Louvre médiéval	........ [VP]
	........ Louvre Museum (2016-)
Louvre Castle	........ [VP]
	........ Louvre Museum (2016-)

Subject: ....... [VP,BWR]

....................... BWR Data Reconciliation for CONA (2020-2021)

....................... Musée du Louvre [online] (2000-)

Note:
English	..... [VP]
	..... Musée du Louvre [online] (2000-)