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    Rococo art and design originated in 18th century France as a lighter, more ornate alternative to the grandeur of Baroque. Characterized by asymmetry, curving lines, pastel colors, and an emphasis on frivolity over solemnity. Key artists who exemplified the Rococo style included Jean-Antoine Watteau, Jean Honoré Fragonard, and François Boucher, known for their depictions of fêtes galantes and intimate scenes highlighting human sensuality and emotion over religious and mythological themes.

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    Rococo art and design originated in 18th century France as a lighter, more ornate alternative to the grandeur of Baroque. Characterized by asymmetry, curving lines, pastel colors, and an emphasis on frivolity over solemnity. Key artists who exemplified the Rococo style included Jean-Antoine Watteau, Jean Honoré Fragonard, and François Boucher, known for their depictions of fêtes galantes and intimate scenes highlighting human sensuality and emotion over religious and mythological themes.

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    Rococo art and design originated in 18th century France as a lighter, more ornate alternative to the grandeur of Baroque. Characterized by asymmetry, curving lines, pastel colors, and an emphasis on frivolity over solemnity. Key artists who exemplified the Rococo style included Jean-Antoine Watteau, Jean Honoré Fragonard, and François Boucher, known for their depictions of fêtes galantes and intimate scenes highlighting human sensuality and emotion over religious and mythological themes.

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    Rococo
    Derived from the French word, rocaille, or rocaille pebbles, referring to the stones & shells used to decorate the interior of caves.

    Complex compositions.

    Ornateness and fussy details.

    Gaiety, lightness, and

    Rococo

    1715 1774.

    Centered in France --> associated with Louis XV. [also Germany and Italy] Light, elaborate, decorative style.

    Pastels.

    A backlash to the darkness of the Baroque --> less formal &

    The Marriage Contract Jean-Antoine Watteau, 1713

    The French Theater Jean-Antoine Watteau, 1714

    The Pleasures of the Ball Jean-Antoine Watteau, 1717

    The Pleasures of Life Jean-Antoine Watteau, 1718

    The Swing Jean Honor Fragona rd 1766

    The Stolen Kiss Jean Honor Fragonar d Late

    A Young Girl Reading Jean Honor Fragonar d

    The Triumph of Venus Franois Boucher 1740

    La Toilette Franois Boucher, 1742

    The Marquis de Pompado ur Franois Boucher 1756

    Mornin g Coffee Franois Boucher 1739

    The House of Cards Jean Simon Chardin 1735

    Winter EtienneMaurice Falconet 1771

    The Rape of Europa Giovanni Domenico Ferretti, 1720-40

    Colonel St. Leger Sir Joshua Reynolds 1778

    The Children of Edward Holland Cruttend en Sir Joshua Reynolds

    Mr. & Mrs. Andrews Thomas Gainsborough, 1750

    Portrait of a Lady in Blue Thomas Gainsbor ough Late 1770s

    Mary, Countess Howe Thomas Gainsboro ugh Late 1760

    A Rococo Room

    Wall Clock Love Conquering Time Charles Cressent 1740

    Fire Dog Franois -Thomas Germain 1757

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