18 Questions
Who designed the well-known twin façades facing the Place de Louis XV in Paris?
Jules Hardouin-Mansart
Which artist's architectural etchings of classical Roman buildings were known before the discoveries at Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Athens?
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Which architect worked on speculative real estate developments like the 1690 Place Vendôme?
Jules Hardouin-Mansart
Which architect's work included the theater-opera house at Versailles?
Jules Hardouin-Mansart
Which architect designed La Madeleine church in Paris in 1806?
Pierre-Alexandre Vignon
What architectural style saw a shift from Rococo towards Neoclassicism under Louis XVI?
Neoclassicism
What were the only curves used in the neoclassical style interior architecture?
Ovals, ellipses, and circles
What type of panels were popular on walls in neoclassical interiors?
Boiseries
What type of motifs were usually used to decorate the ceilings in neoclassical interiors?
Simple classical motifs
Which famous French palace features a Louis XVI Library with a Cove ceiling and a Trumeau Mirror?
Versailles Palace
In neoclassical interiors, what was frequently seen over doors and windows?
Rectangular or elliptical panels
What type of furniture piece was the Louis XVI library table made by Jean-Henri Riesener?
Commode
Who is credited with the interior detail work in the Petit Trianon?
Richard Mique
In which year was the carved wood panelling in the Louis XVI Library created?
1774
Which room in the Petit Trianon served as a favorite retreat for the queen?
Low-ceilinged room
Which style can be described as a 'peak expression of French Rococo design, turning toward Neoclassicism'?
Petit Trianon style
What is a distinguishing feature of the furniture in the Petit Trianon during Louis XVI's era?
Simple neoclassical forms
What is notable about the panelling in the Louis XVI Library at Versailles?
'Outstanding example of neo-classical lines'
Explore the characteristics and major works of French Neoclassical architecture under Louis XVI, where Rococo design merged with academic Neoclassicism. Discover the influence of prominent architects like Gabriel and Mansart on buildings like the Place de la Concorde and Place Vendôme.
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