New France [ushistory.org]
WEBNew France exists today in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, two small islands off the coast of Newfoundland, which are still French possessions. This colorfully illustrated site offers information on history, culture, tourism and much more.
The story of New France: the cradle of modern Canada
WEBMay 21, 2020 · The story of New France: the cradle of modern Canada. Starting in the 16th century, French fur traders and brides-to-be sought their fortunes in the colonies—stoking tension with indigenous...
New France - Wikipedia
WEBNew France (French: Nouvelle-France) was the territory colonized by France in North America, beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Great Britain and Spain in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris.
Louis Nicolas - Art Canada Institute
WEBThe drawings by Louis Nicolas, now collected in the Codex Canadensis, are among the most significant examples of colonial art of New France. Artwork from New France focused almost exclusively on religious subjects and portraits of dignitaries.
New France - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBSep 4, 2013 · The history of France as a colonial power in North America began during the 16th century, during the era of European exploration and fishing expeditions. At its peak, the French colony of New France stretched over a vast area from the Gulf of …
New France | Definition, History, & Map | Britannica
WEBJul 26, 2024 · New France, (1534–1763), the French colonies of continental North America, initially embracing the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Newfoundland, and Acadia (Nova Scotia) but gradually expanding to include much of the Great Lakes region and parts of the trans-Appalachian West.
The arts in New France - Societies and Territories
WEBArts and the Church. The arts in New France were closely linked with the Church, especially when it came to painting, sculpture and silversmithing. In fact, most of the objects artists made were for churches, such as tabernacles, chalices and decorations.
French Colonial Art - Encyclopedia.com
WEBExtant drawings, prints, and paintings depict the missionary process in New France. The most famous work of New French art is an anonymous painting titled France Bringing the Law to the Hurons of New France, dating from the 1660s.
New France - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBNew France. France was a colonial power in North America from the early 16th century, the age of European discoveries and fishing expeditions, to the early 19th century, when Napoléon Bonaparte sold Louisiana to the United States.
New France - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBThe Compagnie des Indes occidentales was a trading company that drove France’s colonial economy from 1664 to 1674. Its name translates to West Indies Company. King Louis XIV gave the company exclusive rights to trade and govern in all French colonies.