France replaced Italy as the cultural leader of Europe. Rejected Baroque. emphasis on clarity, simplicity, balance, and harmony of design. took french society from chaos to order. continued the Boraque's conception in the portrayal of noble subjects.

French Classism

Nicolas Poussin has scenes of classic mythology. the postures of his figures copied from the sculptures of antiquity and his use of brown tones reflect French classicism.

A Dance to the Music of Time