Throughout time, the French era went through many styles, mostly centered around Romanesque and Gothic periods. During this time there was a big need for a designer, so the ornamaniste (or decorator) was born. One of these decorators was Francois I, a famous patron of arts. He was acknowledged for his traditional style, Gothic forms and Italian Renaissance ornament. His works inlude: Loire Valley, Chateau de Chambord, Chateau de Fontainebleau, Chateau de Blois, and the renovations of the Louvre.
One of the interesting traits of this time was that there was little need for new religious structures and they added more focus on park-like settings and exteriors. They also worked on many Chateaus at the time.
Chateau de Fontainebleau was one the the many. It included large structures, formal gardens, fountains, lakes, and elaborate interiors.
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