France
About the French Renaissance
Questions:
What was the earliest Renaissance architecture in France, built by Domenico da Corta?
Who invited Leonardo da Vinci to live in at Amboise in France?
What chateau was the purest Renaissance chateaux in France?
What became the hub of artistic activity during Francois’ reign?
About the French Renaissance
Questions:
What was the earliest Renaissance architecture in France, built by Domenico da Corta?
Who invited Leonardo da Vinci to live in at Amboise in France?
What chateau was the purest Renaissance chateaux in France?
What became the hub of artistic activity during Francois’ reign?
Go On A Tour of the French Renaissance
Write a response on each place you went providing details about the location and your impressions
Fontainebleau
The medieval castle and subsequent palace served as a residence for the French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III. It was Francis I (1494–1547) who commissioned the architect Gilles le Breton to build a palace in the new Renaissance style, recently imported from Italy. Video Tour of Fontainebleau |
Château of Ancy le Franc
Designed by Italian architect Sebastiano Serlio in the 16th century, Le Château d'Ancy-le-Franc is a study in symmetry, as its four main facades come together to create a perfect square. Inside, more treasures await, as the walls are decorated with works by some of the most famous 16th- and 17th-century Italian, Flemish and Burgundian artists. Chateau of Ancy le Franc Virtual Tour |
chateau de Kerjean
Built around 1570, the Château de Kerjean was bigger and more beautiful than any of the other great residences of the time. Both a stronghold and a symbol of the Renaissance in Brittany, the architecture of the Château de Kerjean (built between 1550 and 1590), shows a pronounced Italian influence. Overview of the Chateau’s influence to the region Video Tour |
The ceiling vaults of the Cathedral of St. Cecelia
One of the largest brick buildings in the world. Set on a hill above the River Tarn, it was designed to proclaim the might and power of the Catholic Church after the Albigensian crusades against the Cathars. Spreading across the vaulted ceiling is the largest collection of Italian Renaissance frescoes in France St Cecilia in Albi France Virtual Tour |
Chambord Welcome to the 'Chateau' of Chambord, one of the finest samples of the Renaissance architecture in France. Leonardo da Vinci himself took part in the design of some of the castle's decorations.
Virtual Tour of Chambord
Virtual Tour of Chambord
Versailles is perhaps the world's most famous palace. From 1682 until the revolution in 1789, it was the capital of France. It was a showcase of French artistry on a scale never before (or since) attempted.
Virtual Tour of Palace of Versailles |