French Renaissance Style

Question 1

French Renaissance Style mostly followed what style?

Answer 1

Italian Style

Question 2

Undergarment of French Renaissance

Answer 2

a SHIFT of fine line trimmed with lace

Question 3

SLEEVES Description of French Renaissance Style

Answer 3

• still had detachable sleeves
• fastened with laces and attached with cords
• end of cent: sleeves were so wide and puffed they looked like sausages
• lace ruffles could be added at the wrist

Question 4

Undergown of French Renaissance Style

Answer 4

• also called petticoat or KIRTLE
• often red
• sleeveless
  had vertical, thin, wood-slat boning sewn to the bodice called BASQUINE or BUSK

Question 5

Bodice of French Renaissance Style

Answer 5

BASQUINE or BUSK

Question 6

French Renaissance Style
- Spanish Influence
- worn under kirtle

Answer 6

cone-shaped FARTHINGALE

Question 7

French Renaissance Style
- a roughly triangular panel of rich, highly decorated cloth with a contrasting color
- tied to the waist if the overdress has a front opening

Answer 7

FRONT PANEL

Question 8

French Renaissance Style
- how they used the farthingale

Answer 8

• the shape of the farthingale flattened at the top
• to give the gown a bell-like shape and a narrower “wasp” waistline

Question 9

Overdress of French Renaissance Style

Answer 9

• luxurious
• costly fabric and special colors
• gold thread embroidery
• rich adornments that attested to the wealth of the wearer

Question 10

French Renaissance Neckline descriptions

Answer 10

1. deep square, revealing the upper chest
2. covered with a PARTLET

Question 11

French Renaissance Style
- a piece of neckline of the dress to the top of the neck
- from shoulder to shoulder
- closing either the front or in the back

Answer 11

PARTLET

Question 12

French Renaissance
(NECKLINES)

Answer 12

1. RUFF (FRAISE)
2. MEDICI COLLAR
3. SUPPORTASSE

Question 13

French Renaissance (NECKLINE)
- a separate collar
- worn by men and women
- crimped, frilled, or pleated by heated irons
- made of linen or cotton
- often edged in lace

Answer 13

RUFF (FRAISE)

Question 14

French Renaissance (NECKLINE)
- type of ruff
- edged in lace
- standing high in the back
- held in place by a SUPPORTASSE

Answer 14

MEDICI COLLAR

Question 15

French Renaissance (NECKLINE)
- made of wire
- fashioned in silk loops and scallops
- covered with gold and silver thread

Answer 15

SUPPORTASSE