Rococo

The Rococo period in France brought about a new style of painting, focusing on nature, soft color palettes, fictional places, and other lighthearted subjects. Compared to the previous Baroque style with its use of classical art as inspiration, idealized bodies, and use of ancient mythology, we are able to see how drastic this artistic change was. Partially this was due to the change in society ideals. Painters were not being commissioned by the Catholic Church, but by the Monarchy and aristocratic

Maistre Renee L. Winter University of Calgary Word count: 2044 Abstract This paper looks at the artistic movement known as Rococo in France after the death of Louis XIV. Artwork by France’s Jean-Antoine Watteau, and Jean-Antoine Fragonard, as well as artwork done by Italian artist Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, and will be discussed to demonstrate that Rococo and the themes of the pictures represented a form of escapism for the aristocracy in Europe. According to Pignatti (1988,

essay looks at the time in history beginning in the 1400’s to the mid-1700’s which we identify in art history as The Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods. Focusing on the influence new scientific knowledge had in the art produced during this time with specific examples from each period and artists of the time. Keywords: Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Art, History, Science, Knowledge The Renaissance Beginning with the Renaissance (1400-1600) we see a change in the subject matter being portrayed

have been many movements of art, influenced by change and culture. Rococo is a unique style of art which grew out of Baroque style art and is a prime example of a distinct movement inspired by change. One of the most notable artists from this movement was a man named Jean-Antoine Watteau, who is recognized as well-known Rococo movement artist. Prevalent throughout 18th-century Europe, Rococo affected many areas of the art world. Rococo art grew in popularity shortly after the death of King Louis XIV

Beginning with the Renaissance and ending with Rococo styles of art, artistry has shifting styles between the 14th and late 18th century. Each period represents a new and unique way of representing art, and a few works of art perfectly explain the values between these periods. Values such as how the body looks and moves, to dramatic scenes that spark interest or thought, and finally the indulgence of pleasure, shedding off the worries of life in aristocracy. The Renaissance was the first period

Rococo was an art style that originated in France in the mid-17th century. Rococo itself evolved from the earlier Baroque period, and shared several elements with it. Indeed, Rococo is often referred to as Late Baroque for this reason. Both placed a heavy emphasis on ornate, highly sculpted detail and ornamentation, especially in regards to architecture and sculpture. Likewise both featured artwork rooted in more realistic depictions of people. However, they were also different in several important

How Rococo and Neoclassicism Illustrate the Process of Deciding in their Paintings The artists Jean-Honore Fragonard and Jaques-Louis David both successfully embody their respective stylistic differences. Fragonard’s style of painting is Rococo, which is characterized by its softness, asymmetry and curviness. Contrasting these ideals is David’s style of painting, Neo-Classicism. Neo-Classicism is synonymous with strong gestures, symmetry, and solidness. Two works that best exemplify the ideals

The Rococo Art Movement During the 18th Century, there was a turning point to the basic style and mood of artists’ craft, due to The Enlightenment and The French Revolution. Towards the end of the dramatic and regal Baroque period, a lighter hearted method of painting came about, known as the “Rococo” style. It was considered a brighter and more amorously themed approach which affected many aspects of art including sculpting, painting, interior design, architecture, and more. Rococo art was shown

everything from the Rococo period that is known is a lie. The Rococo period marks a special point in history that has a great influence on one of the modern traditions, the trends that appear in weddings cakes and popular cake decorating. According to the Want That Wedding website that some of the wedding cake trends for 2016 are Rococo inspired cakes, lace cakes, and hand painted cakes (Collet). As time has moved past the Rococo era, pastry chefs have used the delight designs from Rococo architecture,

How each of the artists utilized the Rococo style in art in their own ways in the eighteenth century? With the reign of Louis XV and death of Louis XVI, the Rococo style was more expressed in France.1 The term Rococo is labeled as “French taste”.2 The Rococo style is simplified forms, display shapes of nature, decorative arts that influenced interiors of churches and palaces in France. 3 The Rococo style not only was used in the interiors and architectures, but it was famous to use in the paintings