In fact, in the16th century, there was a historical record of crystal lighting in the Renaissance (A.D. 1500- 1650). However, the crystal lighting at that time was a metal lamp holder. Hanging a crystal/seasonal pendant. Lighting tools for lighting candles.
The most representative crystal lighting material
16 18, the first crystal lamp is equipped with a metal lamp holder, a natural egg-shaped crystal and a crystal flower pendant. 1673, the first artificial crystal lamp. It is a French Italian: it was invented by Bernardo Perotaux in 1763. This lamp is still in the museum. 1687, French emperor Louis XIV imported a batch of crystal lamps made of crystal and seasonable from Italy and installed them in Versailles. Because these were recorded in the inventory records at that time, people often think that this is the source of crystal lamps.
Representative styles and styles of crystal lamps.
First, the oriental style
It has influenced European and American designers for hundreds of years. Most of them are gorgeous in appearance, paying special attention to showing off the pendants on the edge.
Second, the Renaissance.
Re-adopt the concept of ancient Roman architecture and pay attention to symmetrical proportion, taking St. Petersburg Cathedral in Rome as the representative. The crystal lamp in the palace has a symmetrical structure, a bud-shaped pendant and a curved arm frame, which is a typical Renaissance design.
Third, baroque style.
In the Valle Palace era of Louis XIV in France, the trend of architectural design made the space look vast and broad.
Fourth, the regency era.
The style is gorgeous and exaggerated, and the crystal pendants are dense and neatly arranged.
Verb (short for verb) Victoria
Early trends prevailed in Britain. It immediately became popular in Europe. During this period, magnificent large crystal lamps were used in luxury palaces and halls all over the world.
Sixth, new art (1end of the 9th century)
Design flowers blossom, and literary works express new life ideas. At that time, the mosaic pendant used in crystal chandeliers was influenced by new art.
Seven. modernism
Rationality and abstraction are two elements of modern art, which emphasizes straight line design. Emphasize practicality and structure.