french renaissance

The revival of classical art and architecture during the Renaissance spread from Italy to France in the 15th and 16th century, giving rise to the majority of the famous French châteaux, mostly in the Loire valley. During the first half of the 16th century, Francis I established his court at Fontainebleau outside Paris, where he employed numerous Italian architects and artists, including Sebastiano Serlio, Il Rosso, and Francesco Primaticcio. At the same time native architects came into favor; they included Pierre Lescot, who built parts of the Louvre, and Philibert Delorme, who designed the Château of Anet. Some qualities of the French Renaissance are symmetrical arrangement of windows and doors, extensive use of classical columns and pilasters, triangular pediments, square lintels, arches, domes, niches with sculptures, and steep roofs. 

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Extra credit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bosu6_qw2W0


Peer Review:

I reviewed Emma i liked how she had a lot of examples of french renaissance furniture. I also liked her amount of pictures she did a great job of showing what this period was all about. I also reviewed Alexandera I enjoyed how Alexandra went into detail about the different châteaux. I really enjoyed reading her blog this week.