Unit 6: Quiz 1 Flashcards
Seventeenth-century design of European origin that stressed ornate and exaggerated forms. Important component of William and Mary and Queen Anne styles.
baroque
Stress placed on what is important
emphasis
Parallel horizontal concave channels used as a decorative finish.
fluting
The gold or other material applied in gilding.
gilt
Inlaid work of various colored woods or other materials.
marquetry
A recurring subject, theme, idea, etc.; or a recurring form, shape, or figure, etc., in a design.
motif
French Provincial style of furniture; a cabinet for storing bread.
panetiere
A pleasing relationship among parts, resulting in harmony to the design as a whole.
proportion
Style originating in France, marked by free-form ornamental curvilinear shapes. It was a component of the Chippendale style in England and America.
Rococo
Explain the difference between furniture from the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV. What caused this change to come about?
Louis XIV furniture was grand and massive but Louis XV people move to the city which caused smaller furniture with elaborate designs.
What historical event influenced the furniture style during the reign of Louis XVI?
The ancient Roman city of Pompeii was excavated.
How did French Provincial styles differ from their Parisian counterparts?
It was more crude.
Pennsylvania Dutch furniture was crafted by whom? Briefly describe their work
German peasants they added designs like birds and flowers onto flat geometric forms.
The three influences on Spanish-style furniture are
Moors, the Renaissance, and practicality
The three influences on Spanish-style furniture are
Moors, the Renaissance, and practicality
Describe several characteristics of Spanish-style furniture.
proportioned, plain, had a strong geometric pattern, and was dark wood
fluting
Louis XVI
panetiere
Provincial
Cabriole leg
Louis XV
wainscot
Spanish
baroque
Louis XIV
Pennsylvania Dutch
German peasant
Empire
Napoleon
neutral style
Biedermeier