text: famous throughout Europe. Composers and musicians such as Jean-Baptiste Lully, Jacques 
  Champion de Chambonnières, and François Couperin thrived. In 1661, Louis founded the 
  Académie Royale de Danse, and in 1669, the Académie d'Opéra, important driving events 
  in the evolution of ballet. He also attracted, supported and patronized such artists as André 
  Charles Boulle, who revolutionised marquetry with his art of inlay, today known as 
  "Boulle work". Always on the lookout for new talent, the king launched music 
  competitions: in 1683, Michel-Richard de Lalande thus became deputy master of the Royal 
  Chapel, composing his*Symphonies for the Soupers du Roy*along with 77 large scale 
  *Grand Motets*. 
  
  Over the course of four building campaigns, Louis converted a hunting lodge 
  commissioned by Louis XIII into the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Except for the 
  current Royal Chapel (built near the end of his reign), the palace achieved much of its 
  current appearance after the third building campaign, which was followed by an official 
  move of the royal court to Versailles on 6 May 1682. Versailles became a dazzling, awe- 
  inspiring setting for state affairs and the reception of foreign dignitaries. At Versailles, the 
  king alone commanded attention. 