Roccoco In France

Question 1

The Grand Tour

Answer 1

traditional trip taken by men of the aristocracy of Europe. Spending years travelling in France and Italy visiting artistic monuments and learning about political history as part of a well-rounded education.

Question 2

Hôtels

Answer 2

French meaning “townhouse.” An elegant townhouse for a nobleman.

Question 3

Boiserie

Answer 3

Bois = wood. Carved woodwork of 17th and 18th century French interiors that is often painted or gilded.

Question 4

Fauteuil

Answer 4

French armchair (fau-toy). An upholstered chair with open sides. Usually with upholstered arms or armpads.

Question 5

Manchette

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French for padded arm cushion.

Question 6

cabriole leg

Answer 6

• a gently curving furniture leg. A key characteristic in French Rococo furniture (known as the Style of Louis XV).

Question 7

trumeau mirror

Answer 7

Usually a tall rectangular mirror set into an overmantle or sometimes in the space between windows.

Question 8

Chinoiserie

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– Word describing the European taste for Chinese-like decoration.

Question 9

vernis Martin

Answer 9

lacquer finish invented by the Martin Brothers during reign of Louis XV. Imitation of Chinese and Japanese lacquer.

Question 10

bureau en pente

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– drop front desk.

Question 11

Bureau du Roi

Answer 11

– Desk of the King.

Question 12

Bergère

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an all upholstered French armchair. The wood frame is exposed and it has enclosed sides. Also has a loose upholstered seat.

Question 13

Ébénistes

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– French cabinetmakers who specialized in the use of ebony.

Question 14

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Answer 14

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