Italian Rococo Flashcards
1
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Italian Rococo
A
“Rococo” comes from rock + cockle shell
- inspired by nature
- artistic vulgarity
- ornament applied without thinking about suitability
- sometimes awkward proportions
- aimed for drama
2
Q
Italian Rococo furniture
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- lacquered stuff to surfaces
3
Q
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Bonnet top secretary
bonnet top = curved top
4
Q
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Commode
A type of chest or cabinet, usually
low, with legs of different lengths
and two or more drawers; or it may
have doors, which were introduced
in the late 17th century.
5
Q
Italian for découpage.
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Lacca contrafatta
6
Q
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Andrea Brustolon
- one of the greatest Venetian furniture makers
- wood carver / sculptor
7
Q
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Sedan
- used to transport people
8
Q
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Bedroom
- canopy returns
- use of pastels
9
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Red lacquer room
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- experiement with lacca contrafatta
- lacquer used on panels (black, red, ord green)
