Rococo (so-called "Late Baroque") was a style of interior design, decorating, furniture design, sculpture and architecture originated in Paris in 18th century but was adopted and spreaded throughout first in France then in many other countries like Germany. The style used curves and natural forms frequently in decorating to enhance the sense of elegance, and the use of natural light in architecture was also extraordinary. The world
Rococo was developded from
rocaille, a French world that refered to ornamentations that were made of rocks or encrusted shells.
Rococo painting was initiated in Frence, and the very first pieces were produced by Antoine Watteau and Francouis Boucher.
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Francois Boucher |
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Cupid a Captive, oil on canvas by Francois Boucher in 1754 |
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Jean Antoine Wattseau |
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Mezzetin, Jean Antoine Watteau in 1718-20 |