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Unit 3: Baroque Design in France

French Baroque coincides with the rule of King Louis XIV in the late 17th century to early 18th century (1638-1715). King Louis wanted to make France the artistic leader in the world. The Baroque style was formal, pretentious, and ornate. The Baroque style influence reached well beyond France's borders, and was infused throughout Europe.

This blog highlights a few of all things

of the interiors...furniture, rooms, embellishments,

and ornamentation of this period that serve as an

inspiration to modernity today.



Furniture

Baroque furniture piece located at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France. Detailing of gilded paint, commonly used during the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods.




@chateauversaille

ormula form of gilded mount or figure typically found on furniture


Also located in the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France.







@chateauversaille


Modern Influence - Costume Design

Costume designer who was inspired by the Baroque ormula detailing, as seen at the very top above. He posted this a few hours ago.


@dav_janosek


Interesting Baroque Interior

A mosque, a synagogue after Alfonso X granted the site to the Jews, and a Mudejar- gothic Christian church after the Jewish quarter was assailed in 1391, this church is one of the jewels of Andalusian Baroque. Lavishly decorated in honor of the Immaculate Conception, Santa María la Blanca retains much of its past beauty and character.

Baroque artists resorted to using plaster, for decorative purposes. Santa María la Blanca is an example of this, as can be seen in the lavishly decorated plaster-designs for the vaulted ceilings and the dome over the transept. This display had a great influence on the Andalusian's baroque architecture.


@art__vampire



Additional Furniture

King Louis XVI-inspired style fauteuil gold foiled chair with faux pearls and ottoman.


fauteuil a noble armchair

back did not touch theseat

capriole legs (not shown) and open arms







https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauteuil#/media/File:LouisXVIchair.jpg


Modern Influence - Furniture Design

Currently advertised on Etsy

Pair of Modern French Style Art

Deco/ 24k Gold Leaf Wooden Frame/Tufted Black Velvet $1,950.00 Only 1 available

https://www.etsy.com/listing/649334570/pair-of-modern-french-style-art-deco-24k

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