The Neoclassic style took place from 1760 until 1789. During this time King Louis XV's favorite women turned the rococo style towards classicism. These women included Madame de Pompadour, and Madame du Barry. Madame de Pompadour developed art and architecture in France, and sponsored the work of serves. She is also the one that lead the movement towards eastern products. Madame de Pompadour also suggested the Petite Trianon, although Madame du barry is the one that received it from the aging Louis XV. The architectural style and schemes at the time were rather strict. The walls were painted to look like marble- with dark greens, and reds. With the use of ancient egyptian ornamentation and decorative details, while also incorporating military symbols of roman armies. Although the furniture was more distinctive than the architecture at this time. The interior walls were paneled and painter with outer moldings raised and decorated with classical ornament. The panel corners often had square rosettes, as well as classical arabesques. The colors of the interiors were pale, white, and off white with minor touches of gold. The ornaments and Motifs used during this period were from the roman and greek architecture.
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