Rococo

The word “rococo” derives from rocaille, which is French for rubble or rock. Rocaille refers to the shell-work in garden grottoes and is used as a descriptive word for the serpentine patterns seen in the Decorative Arts of the Rococo period. (Trapasso, 2013) the rococo period produced some of the most romantically beautiful pieces of art. this paper will describe the rococo period, it will talk about the prolific artist and their works, and comparing the Rococo period to the Baroque period. The rococo period starts in the early 17th to the 18th century France. when king Louis the fourteen, died. In was based in France and the French aristocrats were the main influence in this art period. Because the aristocrats were rich they did not have to work this gave them leisure time, to pursue art. This style was mostly used as interior décor. The rococo period appeared towards the end of the baroque era, the Rococo era was a direct opposition to the baroque era. The rococo period was more centered around pastel colors, lose forms and asymmetry. The art often depicted people…

“The Swing” vs. “Ecstasy of St. Theresa” Fragonard’s “The Swing,” from the Rococo period, and Bernini’s “Ecstasy of St. Theresa,” from the Italian Baroque, are two works of art that employ a lavish visual aesthetic that many viewers, as well as artists, of their time were unable to comprehend. Both pieces are so visually stimulating, and detail oriented. They draw the viewer to the piece without flaw, and allow for a very pleasant representation of the artistic era they embody. Both…

Rococo style has had a huge influence on today’s culture in many ways. Some of those ways include how the Rococo is shown in today’s fashion, music, and architecture. Although you may not notice it Rococo influences are everywhere and had a huge impact on our culture today. There is no denying that Rococo patterns and colors are beautiful and because of that Rococo influences are shown a lot in today’s fashion. For example, the use of baby blues, pinks, yellows, and greens in fabrics are an…

In the early eighteen centuries, in a very barely observable transition, Baroque gave approach to Rococo; The word Rococo is figuratively French used to describe rock work, which was used for ornamentation, this style is characterized by its asymmetry, elegant design, sophistication and romance. The rise of the rococo in France can be diverged with the prevailing feminist style of architecture and art created throughout the reign of Louis XIV, King of France. Although Rococo came from the…

The Rococo period of French Style began in 1715, during the reign of Louis XV. The word Rococo simply means rocks and shells. This was a time of tranquility and enlightenment, but most importantly a time when women gained notable power. As a result, the Rococo period was characterized by its use of pastels and feminine designs. The flowing, free-form curves and delicate details provided a sense of openness and a fresh outlook compared to the more heavily decorated rooms of the Baroque period.…

“The Swing” or “The Happy Accidents of The Swing” by Jean-Honore Fragonard is an oil painting made in the 18th century and widely considered one of the definitive master works of the Rococo period and Fragonard’s most recognizable work. Jean-Honore Fragonard set a gold standard for western art and in doing so set a standard that artists would try and top for centuries to come. This is evident in his ability to create colorfully saturated, vibrant, photo-realistic and dream like picture quality…

Rococo art and Neoclassical art both reflect the attitudes and overall culture of the times in which they were painted in. Rococo art marked the uneventful and lighthearted period in French history. It was a time when French leaders embraced superficial values and pursued only pleasurable experiences, thus these shallow cultural philosophies are showcased within Rococo art. Neoclassical art came out during a time of warfare and religious revolution, thus Neoclassical art emphasizes courage,…

William Hogarth was an observer of human behavior and painted life around him. This Rococo style painting created in 1743 is similar to the painting of the couples dancing. It shows a chaotic area all messy from looks to be from having other people over, and there is a guy that looks to be passed out tired from what happened but if you closely look his eyes are open. The woman seems to be stretching from a tiresome day with her eyes closed. There is another person in the other room looks to be…

decline of the Baroque and advent of the Rococo. Prior to this transformation, France was ruled by the absolutist monarch Louis XIV, who used the extravagant style of the Baroque to reflect his absolute power – demonstrated most prominently through the Palace of Versailles. The King’s “large-scale royal work projects” nearly bankrupted the nation and characterized the Baroque as “a period of austerity and solemnity marked by an etiquette which verged on the liturgical.” Following the death of…

eighteenth century Enlightenment that the woman became idealized as a member of society, beginning in France. The female figure suddenly became a revolutionary symbol of change from the monarchy to the democracy, quintessentially through art, as it is art that defines the past cultures that we study. The Rococo art movement was the first to blossom in this century and uncoincidentally focuses on the femininity of decorative arts and interior design, as well as paintings. This feminine imagery…