Rococo (1763-1790 CE) Flashcards
A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery
Light showcases modern science (lightbulb when idea)
PR for science (shows kids and adults doing fun science stuff)
Attention to detail and careful observation
Mechanical model of the universe
One of a series
A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery IDs
Joseph Wright of Derby
1763-1765 CE
Rococo
Oil on canvas
The Swing
Color of dress matches the rosy cheeks of her lover
Tells the story of this lady and her lover (they’re shmorkin’ it in a secret garden)
Overgrown garden (not disciplined enough to take care of it)
Frivolous and lavish
Cupid statues
The Swing IDs
Jean-Honoré Fragonard
1767 CE
Rococo
Oil on canvas
Rococo Style
During the Enlightenment
Reflects carefree aristocratic lifestyle
Light-hearted
Disregards humans beyond aristocracy
Self-portrait
Awesome painter!!! (she was Marie Antoinette’s court painter)
Painting Marie inside the painting
Isn’t frivolous like other Rococo art
“New naturalism” (applies naturalism to the human body)
Looking directly at viewer (aware of us, greeting us with a smile, she’s comfortable with us)
Contemporary, aristocratic dress
Shows that she is good and successful in what she does (showing off her tools, showing off her famous client, etc.)
Natural hair, no makeup
Expresses her devotion to the French crown
Self-portrait IDs
Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
1790 CE
Rococo
Oil on canvas
