The architecture of the Renaissance in France; a history of the evolution of the arts of building, decoration and garden design under classical influence from 1495 to 1830 (1911)
massive fruit-swags by dainty wreaths of roses with fluttering ribbons. Mouldingsbecame flatter, slimmer ; cornices and pediments casting bold shadowswere replaced by gentle coves and graceful volutes. Ihe bottom as wellas the top of panels were curved and broken, angles and junctions of allsorts… … 346. Lower Half of Panel n\ A. Rousseau inCouncil Chamber at Versailles (1756). ¥ TFTF STVI.K OF I.Ori.S XV. 3^>i