FRENCH 2 BAROQUE STYLE

Louis XIV created a national style of art during the Baroque style period. This national style was made also by Jean Baptiste Colbert, who was a french statesman. He also established a school for 60 children under the King's protection. He became "Masters" of their craft. Nicolas Fouquet was the superintendent of Finances. He created Vaux-le-Vicomte which had 105 lavish rooms and 170 acres of gardens. It had Persian carpets, crystal chandeliers, gold locks, silver vases, and also entertained 6,000 guests. 

The Palais de Versailles was originally a hunting lodge designed by Louis XIII. It started in 1668 and continued for about a century. When it came to the interior, it was all decorative furniture for royal residences. It had classical architecture and decoration with rectangular shapes with symmetrical ceilings. It also had balances windows and mirrors. It actually includes a hall or mirrors. The gardens here were absolutely amazing. 

Chairs at this time had high backs, wide seats for wide dresses. The bergere was also introduced here. A sense of greatness came along with these chairs. A bergere is an enclosed upholstered French arm chair with an upholstered back and armrests on upholstered frames. The materials they used came from China and Japan. 

 

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