Rococo & France

Question 1

3 periods of Rococo

Answer 1

Regency 1715-1730
Louis XV 1730-1760
Louis XVI 1760-1793

Question 2

Color palette of the Rococo

Answer 2

Pastels:

Pale blue, green, pink, yellow, white, silver, and gold

Question 3

How does Rococo go beyond Baroque?

Answer 3

• Classical forms nearly invisible or subtly disguised

- Use organic forms that reflect the natural world

Question 4

Characteristics of Rococo Regency

Answer 4

• 1715-1730
• Interiors use organics forms within panels
• Detail frequently painted on
• White and off-white common color base
• Natural wood panelling occasionally used
• Asian style influences greatly
• Organic forms common in furniture, also frequently painted as detail
• Cabriolet leg dominant (without stretchers)
• Rattan or caning in use
• Natural wood in use

Question 5

Chinoiserie

Answer 5

Rococo fad for things evocative of China. Used in furniture and decoration. Use LACQUER and veneer to make things black and shiny

Question 6

Characteristics Rococo Louis XV period

Answer 6

-1730-1760
-Interiors:
Previously painted-on organic details become carved
Geometric panels shapes “broken”
Pastel colors (Cream, peach, straw, sea foam combined with silver and gold)
Asymmetry with decorative elements common
-Furniture
Organic form becomes carved, replacing painted details
Extremes in three-dimensional shapes
Delicacy of furniture due to advanced craft
Vast variety of types of furniture
Super-comfy

Question 7

Characteristics of Rococo Louis XVI period

Answer 7

-1760-1790
-Conservative reaction against the flamboyancy of the Rococo So… Classicism and symmetry returns
-Furniture remains extremely rich and elaborate but,
Organic shapes begin to be replaced by more severe Classically inspired Form
-Increase of comfort and upholstery