From the absolute monarchs that emerged in the 16th century to the french revolution and beyond the socio political zeitgeist of the country has long influenced the types of furniture and ornamentation preferred by the elite and bourgeoisie.
Modern french renaissance furniture.
More than any other country france s complex political history is reflected in the fine and decorative arts of each era.
French artists copied italian designs but refined the style by carving intricate patterns on drawers and cabinet panels.
The italians were so far ahead of northern europe with the renaissance and the influence it had on furniture.
The northern europeans were more concerned about their craftsmen spending time on armor and building fortresses than making furniture.
One in burgandy france focused on carving in high relief figures and featuring fantastic beasts.
The second school in paris france focused on figures and motifs.
Furniture is not just a thing to sit on anymore.
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We come to the french renaissance and they enjoy furniture so much they open two schools of furniture design.
The french renaissance was the cultural and artistic movement in france between the 15th and early 17th centuries in the late 15th century the french invasion of italy under the reign of louis xii brought the french into contact with the goods paintings furniture and the creative spirit of the italian renaissance with the initial artistic changes in france often carried out by italian and.
Chairs became larger and more ornate with high richly carved backs.