Rococo Period Flashcards
where “Rococo” derived from
“ROCAILLE”
- French for ruble or rock
- also refers to the shellwork in garden grottoes
- used as a descriptive word for the serpentine patterns seen in the decorative arts of the Rococo Period
Characteristics of Rococo art style
- soft colors and curvy lines
- depictions of love, nature, amorous encounters and youth
Men’s Fashion in Rococo Description
- still retained the basic elements of the coat, waistcoat and breeches
- the cut now became slimmer and the vest shorter.
- while the cut became more practical, decorations still abound with elaborate embroideries, exquisite lace and decorative buttons.
- had a similar aesthetic to women’s fashion
Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- FROCK COAT
- BOOT CUFFS
- PETTICOAT BREECHES
- RHINEGRAVES
- CRAVAT
- STEINKIRK
- BANYAN
- MACARONI
Men’s Fashion in Rococo Evolution
EARLY
- full and heavier
- flared coats and bulky cuffs
1750’s
- triangular silhouette
1770’s
- slimmest male silhouette
Men’s Fashion in Early Rococo
- fuller and heavier
- FROCK COAT had side and back pleats that made the skirt flare out
- BOOT CUFFS were bulky and came almost to the elbows. It had large pocket flaps, no collar, and can only be buttoned at the top
- waistcoat was richly decorated and almost reached the knees.
Men’s Fashion in Rococo (1750’s)
- triangular silhouette was the norm
- coat still fitted snuggly at the torso
- skirt was less flared and full
- boot cuffs were still popular
- waistcoat was shortened to mid-thigh.
Men’s Fashion in Rococo (1770s)
- slimmest male silhouette was in vogue
- coat was cut away so much that it couldn’t be buttoned
- coat had a tall, standing collar
- waistcoat was cut even shorter.
Men’s Fashion in Baroque
- early period
- side and back pleats that made the skirt flare out
- large pocket flaps
- no collar
- can only be buttoned at the top.
FROCK COAT
Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- early period
- cuffs that were bulky
- almost came to the elbows
BOOT CUFFS
Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- voluminously wide, pleated pants, much like a skirt
- worn by Western Europeans
- decorated by loops of ribbons on the waistband and the knees.
PETTICOAT BREECHES
Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- what PETTICOAT BREECHES were called if they were gathered at the bottom
RHINEGRAVES
Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- neck ornament
- “falling band”
CRAVAT
Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- a CRAVAT that is long, plain, and linen
- became popular in 17th century
STEINKIRK
Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- an Englishman’s dressing gown
- worn usually at home, cut like a loose coat
- normally with no fastenings, the wearer just overlapped it in front
- made in a variety of fabrics like brocade, damask, or printed cotton
- winter ver. were occasionally quilted for extra warmth.
BANYAN
Rococo Period
- elaborate dress consisting of short, light breeches, oversized wigs, delicate shoes and small hats
- some criticized the trend for being effeminate, and the wearers ridiculed for frivolity
- others celebrated them for their demonstration of personal identity, and upheld the desire of Britain to distinguish itself from France.
THE MACARONI
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
(Dresses)
ROBE A LA FRANCAIS
ROBE A L’ANGLAISE
ROBE A LA POLONAISE
CHEMISE A LA REINE
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
(others)
- CARACO
- PANNIERS
- PAGODA SLEEVES
- ENGAGEANTES
- FICHU
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- evolved from the Robe Volante (Contouche of Baroque)
- waist was more defined, but the sack-back remained
- consisted of the MANTEAU, JUBE, and STOMACHER
- manteau and jube were usually of the same fabric, decorated with lace, bows and silk flowers
- neckline was very low, edged with lace or embroidery, and the stomacher was adorned with ribbons.
ROBE A LA FRANCAISE
skirt
JUBE
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- English make-over of the Robe a la Francaise
- back pleats and stomacher are gone
- the bodice ends pointed at the front and back, cut into 2 pieces that meet in the middle-front.
ROBE A L’ANGLAISE
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- Ruffled-up skirts in the back
- held up either through drawstring channels so you could pull up the skirt, or through loops of ribbons that loop the skirt
ROBE A LA POLONAISE
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- introduced by Marie Antoinette
- consisted of several layers of light muslin in white or pastel shades
- belted with a colorful sash around the waist
- The round neckline is timed with layers of flounces.
CHEMISE A LA REINE
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- informal style in France in the 1760s
- based on working-class jackets
- worn with a petticoat
- if it opens in front, it usually comes with stays or a stomacher
CARACO
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- side hoops
- women’s undergarments worn in the 17th-18th centuries
- extend the width of the skirt at the sides while leaving the front and the back relatively flat
- woven patterns, elaborate decorations and rich embroidery could be fully displayed
PANNIERS
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- narrow shoulder opening
- expands to a very wide cuff
- often with 2 tiers of fabric which overlap at the elbow
- fashionable in the 1850s to the mid-1860s.
PAGODA SLEEVES
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- one or more ruffled lace
- cotton or linen that were attached to the elbows
ENGAGEANTES
Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- a triangular shawl
- draped over the shoulders and crossed or fastened in the front
- often made of white cotton or linen
- finely embroidered in whitework
FICHU
