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By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

1. The Rococo style originated in France during the early 18th century as a lighter, more ornate alternative to the grandeur of Baroque design. It emphasized beauty, nature, mythology, and intimacy. 2. Rococo art was known for its pastel colors, elaborate decorative motifs, fantasy themes, and erotic subject matter depicting love, romance and domestic or family life. 3. Key Rococo artists included Boucher, Watteau, and Fragonard, whose paintings often featured scenes of love, leisure, and courtship among the aristocracy. Oriental designs and themes also influenced the style.

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By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

1. The Rococo style originated in France during the early 18th century as a lighter, more ornate alternative to the grandeur of Baroque design. It emphasized beauty, nature, mythology, and intimacy. 2. Rococo art was known for its pastel colors, elaborate decorative motifs, fantasy themes, and erotic subject matter depicting love, romance and domestic or family life. 3. Key Rococo artists included Boucher, Watteau, and Fragonard, whose paintings often featured scenes of love, leisure, and courtship among the aristocracy. Oriental designs and themes also influenced the style.

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By: Ms. Susan M.

Pojer
Horace Greeley HS
Chappaqua, NY
Background
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