French Classical Baroque 1589 - 1715 Flashcards
1
Q
3 periods of the French Classical Baroque
A
Henry IV 1589-1610
Louis XIII 1610-1643
Louis XIV 1643-1715
2
Q
What followed French Classical Baroque?
A
Rococo 1715-1793
3
Q
Architect for Louis XIV, then they tore all of it down
A
Bernini
4
Q
How does French Classical Baroque differ from Italian Baroque?
A
Avoided erratic and bizarre shapes
Preferred an orderly and rhythmic exterior
More pure or strict application of classical decoration
5
Q
How is French Classical Baroque similar to Italian Baroque?
A
- Extremely rich interior decorations
- Polychromatic and multi-material interiors
- Sheer mass of some buildings, especially Versailles