Overview
-During the early years of the 16th century, France was involved in wars in northern Italy, bringing back to France the Renaissance art treasures, and also their stylistic ideas.
-The Italian Renaissance began to influence French art when Charles VIII returned from his conquest of Naples accompanied by several Italian artists.
-This was the period under Charles VIII until the death of Henry IV.
-There were three kings that had the greatest influence in French Renaissance art. Francis I (1515-1547), Henry II (1547-1589), and Louis XIII (1589-1643).
-During the early years of the 16th century, France was involved in wars in northern Italy, bringing back to France the Renaissance art treasures, and also their stylistic ideas.
-The Italian Renaissance began to influence French art when Charles VIII returned from his conquest of Naples accompanied by several Italian artists.
-This was the period under Charles VIII until the death of Henry IV.
-There were three kings that had the greatest influence in French Renaissance art. Francis I (1515-1547), Henry II (1547-1589), and Louis XIII (1589-1643).