designs within were inspired by classical elements high paneled back and arms Fireplaces Became a focal point, the mantel was the most decorative feature in the room box like structure (similar to Gothic chairs) High backed chair- early renaissance Rectilinear and box-like legs in the back are closer together than the front legs, and are joined by a perimeter stretcher allowed guests to pivot from left to right to allow for conversation ornamentation emphasized carved techniques Caquetoire Chair A conversation chair, translated to chatter. Most chairs this time were small enough to be arranges in the room according to need and function French furniture during the early French Renaissance designed on a smaller scale and was more lightweight than the heavier Gothic style that preceded it. Rooms have few furnishings, even in wealthy homes, and room use is flexible. Decoration concentrates on floors, walls, and ceilings. Large chimneypieces serve as focal points. Doors, stairways and windows are important architectural features. interiors continue to feature Gothic and classical elements with classical becoming dominant In terms of interiors and Fontainebleau, who creates the first French Renaissance interiors? Rosso Fiorentino and Francesco Primaticcio create the first French Renaissance interiors at Fontainebleau What are some of the design characteristics of the Fontainebleau - slender nymphs with clinging drapery, garlands, scrolls, strapwork, grotesques, and stucco figures. Balustrade A parapet or railing composed of a handrail, balusters, and a base. Quoin The cornerstone on the angles of a building marks the corner by its difference in rustication, color, size, or material from the wall. Pilaster A vertical member with the general form and proportions of a column, but rectangular in section. Interior details include round arches, deep cornices, large stone chimneypieces, elaborate balustrades, and coffered and beamed ceilings. built by/for Francis the 1st The keep The keep houses guard chambers, public spaces, private apartments, etc. Hunting lodge built outside of Paris - barely occupied Furnishings were very minimal but ornate. The castle-like plan features a walled enclosure with four corner towers surrounding an open courtyard that contains the keep Roofs feature balustrades, lanterns, chimneys, and dormers with classical columns and pilasters. Large rectangular and arched windows flanked by pilasters symmetrically over the lower facade. What are some design characteristics of Château de Chambord? - Inspired by italian renaissance models, the design emphasizes grand scale, symmetry, classical ordering, and the monarchies symbolic value. Often have fortified rectangular compounds with a central courtyard and corner turrets within it, the main building has a greek cross and introduces the apartment, chambre and cabinet. Describe in detail the layout of a typical French Renaissance Châteaux. What are the preferred building materials? Stone is the most preferred building material followed by brick. Salon an elegant apartment or living space. Antechamber first room of a suite typically used for eating and waiting Chamber Cabinet A small, private room within a suite used for conducting business. rooms arranged in a linear sequence and progress from most public to most private spaces. Apartment a series of rooms associated with a single person
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