Rococo

Rococo

 The term Rococo refers to an art style from the end of the Baroque period/ 18th century. The style uses pastel colors, flowing curves and can be very dramatic. The word rococo is a combination of Rocaille and Baroque. Rocaille was a method of decoration used since he renaissance.  Some famous painters from he Rococo period are Antoine Watteau, Francois Boucher, Nicolas Lancrat, Jean Baptiste Pater,and Francois Lemoyne.

(The Embarkation for Cythera by Antoine Watteau)

(The Secret Message by Francois Boucher)

(Marie-Anne de Camargo by Nicolas Lancret)

(The Grape Harvest by Jean- Baptiste Pater)

(Venus and Adonis by Francois Lemoyne)