English Discussion Post

This week I reviewed blogs from my classmate's Ariana and Rachael.

From Ariana I learned that the English style kind of became a "hodgepodge" of styles. They did start getting influence from the Italian Renaissance due to books and works of art brought back to England. Also, since international trade became easier, hints of oriental style was seen in English interiors. One of the main things that came from this time was the Tudor style home. It was built with timber framing, Ariana thinks that this style just screams England. I have seen many houses in neighborhoods today replicating this style, so it is interesting to learn where it originated.

Rachael took interest in the Middle Renaissance. She noted that for her the most interesting style was the Queen Anne design. During this time life revolved around social living, so all design and furniture emphasized the use of parlors and sitting rooms. With this style the use of Chinese design and mahogany wood was very common. Queen Anne brought back the curved lines and the style of the cabriole leg, which was used in all types of furniture.The English Renaissance was such a broad period of time it is interesting to see what my classmates take interest in, and have the ability to learn more about this interesting era.

Learn more from my classmates posts at their blogs:
Ariana- http://www.history1ah.blogspot.com/
Rachael- http://www.history1rap.blogspot.com/