Describe Absolutism. Describe how absolutism expressed itself in painting, architecture, sculpture, and politics. Absolutism: Absolutism is a political assertion or theory that claims that all power is vested in either a Monarch or a small group of people. This type of ruler often feels that his or her authority is given to them by a divine decree. During the era of absolutist style of welding power, France and other places around the world were emulating …
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…indulgences. To further make this mixture more virulent was the petty, malicious, corrupt, manipulative antics of officials of the Court of King Louis. Finally, France exploded. It was equipped with the history of the American Revolution, and the thorns of French oppression, depression, and repression to fuel their anger; it gave France a face lift. This well said statement by a person years ago states, "Tyrants Beware." Reference: Fiero, Gloria K. The Humanistic Tradition (book 4)