The Renaissance in France (1496-1600)

Question 1

Two massive changes to furniture

Answer 1

1. Technique of construction improved greatly
   Including a return to the use of Inlay and the
   presence of a new technique called
2. Wealth = more furniture. A Lot more furniture

Question 2

What is intarsia?

Answer 2

technique like inlay but with stone

Question 3

French Renaissance chairs

Answer 3

• Often made with wood
• Scroll-type carvings
• Reliance on stretchers

Question 4

Other furniture elements

Answer 4

• Strong presence of architecture and sculpture

- Large, fancy, wooden furniture