The Baroque in France + England Flashcards
1
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Parquet
A
inlay placed in geometric patterns. It is noted on floors.
2
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Guéridon
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a small round table or candleholder seen in the Style of Louis XIV.
3
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Ébéniste
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- “ebony worker”. Part of the hierarchy of furniture makes in France.
4
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Marquetry
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A representational design made of contrasting veneers into a surface. Finely grained woods are typically used as materials.
5
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Ormolu
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Gilded bronze created by mixing a metallic alloy with a high percentage of copper plus zinc and tin. The manufacture of this emitted toxic gases.
6
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Veneer
A
thin slices of wood that are used to create interesting surface patterns. The slices are identical in grain and figure.
7
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Case goods
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- furniture used for storage purposes.
8
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Commode
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A low and squat chest of drawers or a cabinet. Usually with two or three drawers and used as a nightstand, bedside cabinet, or chest.
9
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Bureau plat
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- a flat writing table or desk.
