ENGLISH RENAISSANCE: NEOCLASSIC

English designers and artists incorporated different styles such as Gothic, classicism and Renaissance, also incorporating local styles that would adapt to the local needs. The English Renaissance is classified into 11 different periods, from 1500 through 1810. 

One of the first periods is Tudor, this word is also associated with timber frame construction or wattle and daub, this type of architectural style can be found throughout Europe. 

The following period after Tudor is Elizabethan, one of the most iconic techniques from this period is the wood on wood connection or mortise and tenon in the furniture.

During the English Renaissance, architecture changed in style, architects and designers started using ornaments and decorations. Windows were bigger in size for better lighting and to provide heat to the interior spaces. Stones and corn-wall were used as a method of decoration. 

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Interior design inspired by the English Renaissance style, in this picture we can appreciate the English Renaissance style, by the colors and motifs used in the trow pillows, the sofa and the detail in the wood

Gregorian style interior design, the use of oak and the details in the wood work are very iconic from this period

William and Mary settee, inspired

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I found the following video on YouTube, the video explains the different materials that were used in the construction on buildings during the different periods, from stones to reinforced concrete. It goes more in depth of the architecture of the different periods.

FROM ARIANA'S BLOG: she mentioned how the English Renaissance was inspired from the Italian renaissance and how this period was the last country to enter the Renaissance period.

FROM EMILY'S P. BLOG: she focused on the Georges period, also during this period was known for its mahogany and satinwood techniques.

FRENCH RENAISSANCE: NEOCLASSIC

The French Renaissance took place from 15th throughout the 17th century. One of the most important achievements during this time period was the French Neoclassicism, it was a new way of creating art related to the governing of the country. 

During some other periods we observed that the art and design was determined by the church and religion, but during this period it was determined by political history. 

Some of the most iconic buildings during this period were Chateaus designed by French/Baroque architects. These were "castles", rulers and kings used as getaway and hunting places. 

A new design approach inspired by ancient Greece took place after 1760. Some of the features of the new design included simpler materials, less ornamentation and a preference for symmetry and pure forms. Furniture pieces became more austere and lines were straighter and patterns simpler. Designers started using exposed wood and monochromatic textiles. 

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Woolworth Mansion at 80th Street 

French Renaissance bathroom inspired, Debra DeLorenzo Design (Wellington)

  

French inspired furniture, mirror above "fireplace", day bed on the right corner, feminine textiles and patterns

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So I was looking for a video that could explain the French Renaissance in more depth and I came across this video from the Vancouver Film School done by a student, it shows different 3D animations, blueprints and renderings from different Chateaus in France. I thought it was amazing how you can make realistic animations with computer aided programs such as CAD or Revit, very impressed. 

FROM JOHN'S BLOG: He mentioned Francois and his influence on the French Renaissance period, how France was a growing artistic center for artists, painters, sculptors and artisans.

FROM LINDSEY'S BLOG: From her blog I learned that "the gardens" were one of the most important achievements of Versailles, also I thought that the hall of mirrors was something unique from this time period.