Rococo
Rococo, an 18th-century artistic movement and style, emerged in France as a reaction against the grandeur and strict regulations of Baroque art.
Characterized by its ornate and decorative qualities, Rococo art is distinguished by its use of:
- light colors,
- asymmetrical designs,
- and playful themes.
The movement often depicted scenes of love, nature, and frivolity, utilizing motifs such as shells, scrolls, and floral patterns. Rococo artists, including Jean-Antoine Watteau, François Boucher, and Jean-Honoré Fragonard, emphasized elegance and wit, often portraying aristocratic leisure and pastoral landscapes.
The movement's influence extended beyond painting to architecture, interior design, and decorative arts, notably in the opulent interiors of European palaces. Although it was eventually supplanted by the more austere Neoclassicism, Rococo's emphasis on ornamentation and lightness left a lasting impact on the development of European art and design.
