Even before the death of Louis XV in 1775, the style of furniture associated with his reign was abandoned in favor of a simple neoclassical style that became identified with his successor, Louis XVI.
Thanks to the efforts of Madame Pompadour, a woman of refinement, culture, education and wealth, the city of Pompeii which was buried during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, was excavated. The study found a city very much in the same state as it was when the eruption buried in 79 AD Excavations Pompeii, a Roman resort, once glorious Parisian brought new awareness and a surge of interest in ancient classical Rome. They were quickly captivated by the constant flow of ideas and designs of scrolls, monuments and grounds.
The rococo style, slowly faded as people became interested in the new discoveries. Louis XVI reigned during a period of 14 1775 to 1789. Louis XVI style calls for simpler, less ornate furniture design. Straight lines and simplicity are the guiding principles of this period. In the architecture of Louis XVI furniture designs, the curves are removed and replaced by straight lines, which is totally opposite the style of Louis XV. If ever there was a curve in the design, usually prepared and the compass is not free. The backs of the chairs are usually oval, rectangular or as a shield. The cabriole legs have been replaced with straight legs and fluted columns imitating ancient Rome. Most pieces are generally cases rectangular in shape and there are no curves in the hype of Louis XV. This period has no ornamentation both in design and often is not well written or painted. By usually finished in natural mahogany with the most commonly used. Since this period is much more influenced by the ideals of ancient Rome and Greece, style Louis XVI, alternatively known as the Neo Classical style.
The typical causes of this period include:
1. The lira, which is an Roman classical music.
2. Fluted legs imitating Roman columns with square blocks with carved rosettes on the top of the legs.
3. Urns and columns.
Despite their difference in Louis XV style, neo-classic style of Louis XVI maintains the delicacy of his predecessor. It adheres to the size and grace of Louis XV in place of the huge size of the Baroque style Louis XIV. To better identify the Louis XVI style, here are their basic characteristics.
1. It has fluted thin, straight legs usually covered with a square box with rosette size.
2. It has developed the compass and mechanical arc curves, but is never is free.
3. Most pieces of furniture containing classical motifs such as columns, urns and lyres.
4. It adheres to the delicate construction maintaining old-style grace and refinement in every design.
The style of Louis XVI furniture is widely used and applied in today's home decorating. Its simplicity but delicacy and elegance to the resource requirements of today's decor.
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Furniture [http://furniture.online-discount-guide.com]
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