Holli- She did a good job at summarizing Sir Christopher Wren and William Mary during this time period. Her extra credit video was very interesting to watch as we got to see hidden rooms inside the St. Pauls Cathedral.
Angie- She did great at summarizing the Middle English Renaissance period. Also her extra credit video was neat to watch because it showed me how to make a Chippendale chair in Sketch Up.
History Blog
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
English Period- Middle Renaissance- Sir Christopher Wren
Sir Christopher Wren was an English scientist and mathematician and one of Britain's most distinguished architects, he was know for the design of many London churches, including St Pauls Cathedral. Wren's interest in architecture began from his study of physics and engineering. In 1664 and 1665, Wren was commissioned to design the Sheldonian Theater in Oxford and a chapel for Pembroke College, Cambridge and from then on, architecture was his main focus. In 1655, Wren went and visited Paris, where he was strongly influenced by French and the Italian Baroque styles. In 1666, the Great Fire of London destroyed much of the medieval city, providing Wren with a huge opportunity.
Wren designed 52 churches which influenced other church designs. He developed new standards for housing such as wall thickness, floor heights and materials (bricks) were specified. Wren started zoning and construction regulations during the English mid renaissance period. In 1669. he was appointed surveyor of the royal works which effectively gave him control of all government buildings in the country.
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Extra Credit: Wrens Churches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYV8D007qRc
Resourcehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/wren_christopher.shtml
Wren designed 52 churches which influenced other church designs. He developed new standards for housing such as wall thickness, floor heights and materials (bricks) were specified. Wren started zoning and construction regulations during the English mid renaissance period. In 1669. he was appointed surveyor of the royal works which effectively gave him control of all government buildings in the country.
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Extra Credit: Wrens Churches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYV8D007qRc
Resourcehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/wren_christopher.shtml
Sunday, April 10, 2016
French Era
French Directoire: Lisa- Her post was short but to the point i like how she went in detail about the interiors. Lisa also had good pictures in her post.
French Rococo: Hailey- Did a good job at explaining and going into detail about the Rococo period. She also had a good video for her extra credit.
French Rococo: Hailey- Did a good job at explaining and going into detail about the Rococo period. She also had a good video for her extra credit.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
French Directoire
The French Directorie style reflected the Revolutionary belief in the values of the republican Rome. They were fashionable to imitate the ancients. Strong influences of Greek furniture was the Klismos chair and the backward roll. Carvings and ornate gold ormolu was not heavily used. The made tripod wrought iron tables,used striped wallpapers and fabrics. Motifs had drums, spears, sheaves of wheat which represented the war and rise of the working class.
Directoire French interiors are characterized by painted wallpaper instead of the tapestries of earlier French periods, furniture coverings and curtains of cretonne with classic designs in place of brocades and damasks, or magnificent textiles; simple curtain poles, often arrow shaped, not heavy cornices; painted furniture with straight lines or simple mahogany and chestnut; chair backs showing the graceful backward curve from seat to rolled-over chair top ; slender and curved legs like the silver line of a very new moon, the classic type (with outward curve) seen in ancient Egyptian and Greek frescoes.
Directoire French interiors are characterized by painted wallpaper instead of the tapestries of earlier French periods, furniture coverings and curtains of cretonne with classic designs in place of brocades and damasks, or magnificent textiles; simple curtain poles, often arrow shaped, not heavy cornices; painted furniture with straight lines or simple mahogany and chestnut; chair backs showing the graceful backward curve from seat to rolled-over chair top ; slender and curved legs like the silver line of a very new moon, the classic type (with outward curve) seen in ancient Egyptian and Greek frescoes.
Saturday, April 2, 2016
French Baroque
King Louis XIII passed away in 1643. Next in line to be king was five year old Louis XIV. Throughout his ruling he created a national style of art. This included Jean Baptiste Colbert a french statesman. A venetian glassmaker, also flemish weavers. French workmen during this time could not emigrate and they enforced textile regulations. For all the new styles of art they organized the Academy of Painting and Sculpture, which established a school for 60 children under the Kinds's protection.
One of the most famous buildings in France was Palais de Versailles. It was the original hunting lodge fro Louis XIII. It was started in 1668 and continued for almost a century and was 12 miles southwest of Paris. It housed 10,000 people. Le Vau designed the central block around the original Louis XIII building.
Louis Le Vau- Architect
Andre le Notre- Garden Designer
Charles Lebrun- Painter for the interiors
Puget- Sculptor
Jean Berain- Decorative engraving
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Extra Credit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852eroBwDrA
Sunday, March 27, 2016
French Renaissance Review
Becca: Her blog was short but to the point. I really enjoyed her video and her pictures.
Alex Danner: I like how she focused her blog on the Chateau de Chambered. I also liked her video that gave us a tour.
Alex Danner: I like how she focused her blog on the Chateau de Chambered. I also liked her video that gave us a tour.
Saturday, March 26, 2016
French Renaissance
The French style was based on religion and political history
of eras and led by their leaders. During this time the rulers influenced most
of pervasive in Renaissance France. The
Royal “taste” is what determined the design styles. French was central to the
Romanesque and Gothic Style. The Gothic period gave birth to more masterpieces
than any other country. Between the Gothic and the Renaissance France suffered
from difficult times. The Black Death
hit France in the middle of the 14th century. Hundred years’ war was
also during this time period, which led to almost destroying Frances feudal
nobility.
The decorator had a very complex job when it came to
designing a luxurious room that was consistent and harmonious. Supervising and implementing the task required
a new type of professional, which is the ornamaniste or decorator. This
position required a person that could not only conceive an interior design, but
also through the process of “engraving” explain the design to a client. The
decorator supervised the artisans to produce the highest quality design.
Architecture in France didn’t have a need for new religious
structure instead they built palaces and wineries. The exteriors became very
important, but the interiors did not reflect the exterior style. The weather
required steep roofs, many chimneys, and large windows. Roofs often had two
slopes with dormer windows. They used mansard roofs that were created by
Francois Mansart, a French Baroque architect.
Chateau Chambord was constructed by Francois I and with the
help of Leonardo Da Vinci. It was a royal hunting lodge in the Lorie Valley. It
has 444 rooms, 84 staircases, 365 chimneys; the estate is 14,300 acres of
forest, lakes and grasslands enclosed by 22 mile-long wall.it is considered the
largest and most majestic of the Chateaus. It was a meeting place for Francois
I and Leonardo Da Vinci.
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Extra Credit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HziwBRrFqY4
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