ROCOCCO STYLE 18TH CENTURY ART
What does Rococo mean in art?
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Rococo painting, which originated in early 18th century Paris, is characterized by soft colors and curvy lines, and depicts scenes of love, nature, amorous encounters, light-hearted entertainment, and youth. The word rococo derives from rocaille, which is French for rubble or rock.
What is a characteristic of Rococo art?
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Rococo style is characterized by elaborate ornamentation, asymmetrical values, pastel color palette, and curved or serpentine lines. Rococo art works often depict themes of love, classical myths, youth, and playfulness.
What makes Rococo art different?
They are recognized by their opulent decoration and aesthetically pleasing visuals. That being said, there is a marked difference in the tone that each style creates. Rococo has a more private, soft, pleasing feel while Baroque art is dramatic and powerful
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ASSIGNMENT: The best museum to find the most grandious Rococo art is actually the Metropolitan museum of art. www.metmuseum.org
Choose 3 Rococo styles, (do not repeat any paintings from assignment 11) Include the pictures plus the painting or sculptures name, artist and year and why you chose these.
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