Francios Mansart & Lemercier, Val de Grace, Paris

BAROQUE

- dramatic facde

- applied ornamentation is largee in scale

- applied columns continue the life of the dome ribs

- corner towers contribute to the verticality-adding visual interest

Domenico Cucci, Cabinet, Alnwick Castle (P-80)

- every surface is covered with pattern, gliding, ebonized, & inlay

- its most notable decoration is the rich inlaid stone patterns of fruit and flowers

- this type of work is called pietre dure-a term for the technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images

Catherine Palace

ROCOCO

- the catherine palace in Tsarskoye selo is one of the northernmost Rococo buildings

- lighter color combination than baroque period - use of pastel

- heavily ornamented but some relief

Anonymous, Settee (N-77)

ROCOCO

- this settee is decorated by acanthus carving, "c"-scrolls at the top corners of the back

- pierced framework above each of the three seats

- slightly serpentine front echoes the curves of the tripartite chair back

- cabriole leg

- refined scale

Cuvillies, Trophy Room, Falkenlust (O-48)

ROCOCO

- use of chinoiserie

- the exquisite stucco decoration includes foliate patterns inhabited by falcons, herons, and lions.

- asymmetrical design