THE GREAT DECORATIVE MOVEMENTS
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

RENAISSANCE
Large (monumental).
Symmetrical.
Straight lines.
Straight or turned legs,
low heavy stretchers.
Architectural motifs, acan-
thus, humans, animals.
Turning, carving, painting.
Oak, walnut.
Velvets, brocades, damasks,
cloth of gold.   Tapestries.
Crimson, gold, green, blue.
Chests, cabinets, refectory
tables, beds, chairs,stools.
Formal dignity, sincerity,
strength, repose,

BAROQUE
Large.
Symmetrical.
Straight and curved lines.
Cabriole legs.
Ball and claw feet.
Classic motifs, shells,
lions, acanthus, etc.
Carving, veneer,
lacquer, ormulu.
Walnut, mahogany, ebony,
marble tops.
Damasks, brocatelles, velvets,
needlepoint, leather,
Gobelin tapestries.
Oriental and French rugs.
Red, yellow, blue, green.
Cabinets, tables, chairs,
four-poster beds, clocks.
Massive grandeur, elegance,
elaboration, variety.

ROCOCO
Small.
Asymmetrical.
Only curved lines.
Cabriole legs.   No
stretchers.   No angles.
Nature motifs, rock and
shell, ribbons, Chinese.
Gilding, lacquer, caning,
marquetry, ormulu.
Walnut, mahogany,
fruitwood, rosewood.
Damasks, brocades,
satins, taffetas, moir£ss
Toiles de Jouy.
French rugs.
Soft, light colors.
Commodes, desks, tables^
consoles, beds, sofas,
chairs.
Luxurious ease, intimacy,
femininity, gaiety.

NEO-CLASSIC

POMPEIIAN
Small.
Symmetrical.
Straight lines and ovals.
Straight tapering legs.
Ovals, urns, cupids.
Fluting, painting, inlay.
Mahogany and satinwood.
Silk, cotton, needlework.
Delicate, gay, pastel colors.
Cabinets, consoles, side-
boards, four-poster beds.
Dignity, delicacy,
femininity, comfort.

empire
Large (architectural).
Symmetrical.
Straight or flaring lines.
Straight or flaring legs.
Classic and military motifs.
Veneering, metal applique's,
carving.
Mahogany, satinwood, fruit-
woods.
Hard-textured fabrics. Leather.
Deep, rich, primary colors.
Round pedestal tables, boat
beds, R£camier sofas, Greek
chairs.
Massive grandeur, solidity,
masculinity, discomfort.

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