Rococo Flashcards
1
Q
What are the basic elements of the Rococo period?
A
small in scale, light hearted, sensual, frivolous, self indulgent
2
Q
Who were the primary patrons for Rococo in France?
A
The french aristocracy
3
Q
How is the Rococo period the opposite of Neoclassicism?
A
Neoclassicism referred back to the classical past and this idealistic representation, Rococo was more la di da and frivolous
4
Q
Fragonard, The Swing
A
represented a secretive affair; wild landscape is representative of the indulgent morals of the time
