French Rococo Flashcards
During which century did the French Rococo style emerge?
18th century.
How is French Rococo art characterized?
By fanciful carved spatial forms and elaborate designs of shellwork and foliage for a delicate effect.
What do the words ‘rocaille’ and ‘cocaille’ mean, from which ‘Rococo’ is derived?
Rock work and shell work.
To whom was the Rococo style dedicated?
Madame de Pompadour.
During the Rococo period, who became the primary patrons of art?
The aristocrats and the nouveau riche.
What was another name for the Rococo period?
The Age of Enlightenment.
What was the purpose of Rococo art?
To reflect the lifestyle of the rich and the famous.
Which Rococo painter from Flanders depicted how royalties acted during courtship?
Antoine Watteau.
Which paintings by Antoine Watteau show courtship among the aristocracy?
A Pilgrimage to the Island of Cythera and The Dance.
Which artist used classical imagery to provide a serious underpinning for frivolous erotic themes?
Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
Which painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard is an example of Rococo’s playful erotic themes?
Happy Accidents of the Swing.
Which artist painted ‘Marriage à la Mode,’ showing a disordered interior and hints of infidelity?
William Hogarth.
What does ‘Marriage à la Mode’ by William Hogarth depict?
A couple’s troubled marriage, with clues of infidelity shown through objects in the room.
Who was known for painting portraits and landscapes with light, rapid brush-strokes and delicate colors?
Thomas Gainsborough.
Which painting by Thomas Gainsborough is an example of his portrait style?
Mr. and Mrs. Andrews.
Which artist’s works represent the quintessence of the Rococo style?
Jean Clodion.
Which small chateau within the Palace of Versailles was designed for Madame de Pompadour?
Petit Trianon.
Who designed the Petit Trianon?
Ange-Jacques Gabriel.
Which Rococo interior designer was known for shallow recesses, rounded corners, shell motifs, and leafy scrolls?
Nicolas Pineau.
Which German church was redecorated in the ornate High Baroque style by Matthäus Günther and Josef Schmuzer?
Rottenbuch Church.
What is another name for Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna?
Schloss Schönbrunn, meaning ‘beautiful spring.’
Which royal commissioned the Schönbrunn Palace to rival Versailles?
Queen Maria Theresa.
Who was the architect responsible for the design of Schönbrunn Palace?
Nicholas Pacassi.
Which palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, resembled a wedding cake?
Catherine Palace.
