HISTORY10: FRENCH ROCOCO

French Rococo

A style of classical art characterized by fanciful carved spatial forms and elaborate designs of shellwork and foliage intended for a delicate effect. Comes from the words Rocaille and cocaille meaning rock work and shell work. A style dedicated to Madame de Pompadour

Historicism

the theory that each period of history has its own unique beliefs and values and can only be understood in its historical context ; To go back

Petit Trianon

A small chateau located within the Palace of Versailles. Designed under the order of Louis XV for his long-term mistress, Madame de Pompadour by Ange-Jacques Gabriel

Rottenbuch Church

It was founded by an Augustinian monastery. The 18th Century medieval interior was redecorated in the ornate High Baroque style by painter Matthaus Gunter and stuccoist Josef Schmuzer

Schonbrunn Palace

Also known as Schloss Schonbrunn, means "beautiful spring" and was a royal hunting park when plans were made to build a sumptuous palace to rival Versailles

Grisaille paintings

paintings that imitate boiserie

Trumeau

section above the door or above mirror

Ebeniste

maker of veneered furniture

Menusier

maker of solid wood furniture

Ciseleur

maker of bronze chasing

Vernisseur

lacquerer

Marqueter

maker of marquetry panel

Doreur

Gilder

Espagnollete

woman figure attached particularly on legs of furniture

Serpentine form

waving or curving of top parts of furniture

Bouillote

table use for card games

Tric trac table

A backgammon table

Canape

Sofa version of Fauteuil ; Sofa with open arms

Marquise

Sofa version of Bergere ; Sofa with closed arms

Confidante

Three seats to a single unit with two seats and separated by arms at the center

Lit d Repose

a Day bed

Cabriolet

arm chair lighter than a bergère

Bergere

closed-arm armchair

Voyseuse

padded back or look back chair. Gossip chair for men

Console

place against the walls with only front legs

Singeries

Monkey theme designs

Chinoiseries

Chinese element designs

Toule de Juoy

Monochromatic prints with 18-19th century designs

Chevet

Bed side table

Desserte

A serving table

Coiffeuse

a make-up table or dresser table

Bonheur de jour

ladies writing desk

Tricoleuse

a sewing ta ble

Table a Jeu

a Gaming table

Bureau plat

a flat writing desk

Bureau cylinder

a writing desk with an operable cylindrical top

Bureau en pente

a drop leaf table

Semanier

Chest of drawers with seven drawers

Chiffoniere

Chest for knick knacks or worthless objects, especially a household ornament

Encoignure

commode with triangular profile

Polonaise bed

Bed allowed to be placed against the wall (lengthwise)