Style Guide: Rococo
The Rococo style was used primarily in furniture, silver and ceramics, rather than architecture. It takes its name from the French rocaille (pronounced 'rock-eye'), which m…
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Room 53: Rococo Style
Room 53 is a study into the flamboyant Rococo style. It was used mainly for objects and interiors and never used for architecture apart from the occasional garden building,…
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Room 53a: More Rococo & Developments in Ceramics
Room 53a delves further into the asymmetrical Rococo style . Motifs which typify the style such as 'C' and 'S' scrolls as well as marine elements can be seen on several obj…
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Video: Rococo writing table
Examine this writing table, whose overall shape is typical of the Rococo style. The quality of workmanship, design and decoration make this an exceptional piece.
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MoreEvent - Rococo to Art Nouveau 1720 - 1900 13/14
Thu 19 September 2013 11:10
YEAR COURSE: Gain a unique perspective on European art during one of its most dynamic periods and consider the impact of political and social change on taste patronage and the art market.
Thursdays, 19 September 2013 - 10 July 2014 (over 3 terms) 11.10-15.30
