One in burgandy france focused on carving in high relief figures and featuring fantastic beasts.
Modern french renaissance furniture.
We come to the french renaissance and they enjoy furniture so much they open two schools of furniture design.
Chairs became larger and more ornate with high richly carved backs.
The french craftsmen continued to incorporate gothic foliage designs in renaissance furniture.
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.
The northern europeans were more concerned about their craftsmen spending time on armor and building fortresses than making furniture.
The second school in paris france focused on figures and motifs.
The italians were so far ahead of northern europe with the renaissance and the influence it had on furniture.
Furniture is not just a thing to sit on anymore.
The renaissance part two.
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.
A brief history of furniture continued.