The decorative periods . LOUIS XIV. ROCOCO Any deviation from the Classic treatment of these motifsmarks the departure from the Renaissance spirit. The LouisXIV or Ouatorze period developed richly decorative furniturewith marquetry of tortoise-shell and brass, introduced by Andr6Boule, frequently called Buhl work. The sumptuousness of the bed of the period of Louis XIVwas due to the fact that it was the custom of fashionable ladiesto receive their guests . abed. We frequently see examples ofSeventeenth Century beds with bouquets of plumes or feathersrising from the head posts. These feathers w
The decorative periods . LOUIS XIV. ROCOCO Any deviation from the Classic treatment of these motifsmarks the departure from the Renaissance spirit. The LouisXIV or Ouatorze period developed richly decorative furniturewith marquetry of tortoise-shell and brass, introduced by Andr6Boule, frequently called Buhl work. The sumptuousness of the bed of the period of Louis XIVwas due to the fact that it was the custom of fashionable ladiesto receive their guests . abed. We frequently see examples ofSeventeenth Century beds with bouquets of plumes or feathersrising from the head posts. These feathers were of variouscolors and sizes, and had no symbolism—simply period encouraged the Gobelin tapestry weaving. The Louis XV or Quinze period (1715-74) was the period of
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