RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE IN EUROPE

Picturesque

A characteristic of Renaissance architecture in France emphasizing visually pleasing and charming qualities.

Verticality

The emphasis on vertical elements in architectural design, often seen in French Renaissance buildings.

Civic Design

Architectural planning that focuses on public and communal spaces within a city or town.

Garden Planning

The intentional design and layout of gardens, often integrated with architectural structures.

Dormer Window

A window set vertically in a sloping roof, used to provide light and ventilation to attic spaces.

Mansard Roof

A type of roof with double slopes on all sides, often with dormer windows on the steeper lower slope.

Rococo / Rocaille Style

A late Baroque architectural style characterized by soft colors, curvy lines, and elaborate ornamentation.

Elaborate ornamentation

Intricate decorative elements added to architectural designs, typical of Rococo style.

Scrolls and curves

Decorative motifs featuring curved and scrolling shapes, commonly found in Rococo architecture.

Asymmetrical elements

Design elements that lack symmetry or balance, a key feature of Rococo architecture.