Section 2
Rococo
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Rococo in French Decoration
Rococo salons are known for their elaborate detail, serpentine design work, asymmetry and predisposition to lighter, pastel, or gold-based color palettes.
Rococo in Painting and Sculpture
Rococo style in painting echoes the qualities evident in other manifestations of the style including serpentine lines, heavy use of ornament as well as themes revolving around playfulness, love and nature.
Rococo Architecture
18th century Rococo architecture was a lighter, more graceful, yet also more elaborate version of Baroque architecture.