Although the Hall of Mirrors best represents European architecture of the 1500-1800s, it is one of the best examples as it expresses the opulence and grandeur that the Europeans were trying to convey. That time period was all about elegance and status and how to show it. Mirrors, gilding, and stones (marble, granite), were all ways to show your status in society. Versailles' Hall of Mirrors is a great example of this as it utilizes all three features (mirrors, gilding, stones) to convey the Palace's importance in Frances society.
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