Characteristic Elements of Rococo Painting

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Characteristic Elements of Rococo Painting

Eighteenth century

Elegance, refinement, sophistication.

A palette of delicate colors.

Abundance of pastel shades.

Excessive ornamentation. Scenes overloaded with decorative details.

Recurring theme: the aristocracy enjoying their leisure.

Fête galante (courtship party). Emblematic genre of the rococo: country scenes or in elegant gardens, where aristocrats enjoy themselves and court each other.

A bit of eroticism.

Artificiality, exaggerated gestures. Little naturalness in the scenes

Recommended links:

Fundamental Painters of Rococo.

Artistic Movements from Classical Antiquity to Rococo.

Rococo in 5 points.

Rococo Style in 6 Paintings.

The Fêtes Galantes of Watteau.

The Touch of François Boucher.

Marie-Louise-Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842).

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