French Period-Neoclassical Style

During this time period, 1760-1789, there were strict standard for buildings and architecture. The walls were most commonly painted to look like marble. Dark green and red colors (reflect on Pompeii Design) were used a lot because the excavations of Pompeii promoted a renewed interest in antiquity. Furniture was also more distinctive than architecture was during this design period.

The Petite Trianon was a very well known building during this period. It was originally meant for Madame De Pompadour (King Louis XV's wife) who developed art and architecture in France during this period. The Petite Trianon was later given to Madame Du Barry (the King's mistress). And it was later inhabited by Marie Antoinette who received it from King Louis XVI.


The Petite Trianon was a reaction to the Rococo Style, it had three floors which had square shaped rooms with low flat ceilings. There was minimal ornamentation and the use of white or slight pastel colors. It has a simple and plain stone façade.  An important element that Marie Antoinette added to the home was the gilded iron railings had her initials going up the staircase.  


Neoclassical style is still very common in today's society, below are some picture of current applications...

I reviewed Ariana's blog and she looked at the French Renaissance Period. From her blog, I learned that during this time, design was staying away from gothic aspects and more resembling the Italian Renaissance Movement. Also, that during this design period, interior designing really flourished, and interior decorating/designed became an official profession.

I also reviewed Dana's blog and she focused on French Regency. From her blog, I learned that it was an extremely short-lived design period, only 30 years (1700-1730), but it was a huge impact to design and influenced the Rococo Period and even interior designers in the world today.