Rococo: the Art of Pleasure

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Rococo: the Art of Pleasure

Rococo Art Movement 1715-1780sEmerged as a new movement following the death of Louis XIV in 1715 (72 year reign!!)Regent, Philippe d'Orlans, who governed France for Louis XV (until 1723) was interested in amusement and pleasureGovernment moved from Versailles to Paris French nobility move back to Paris and beyond reassert themselvesReject heavy ornate Baroque style associated with Louis XIV and VersaillesCharacteristics of RococoLighter, more delicateLovely textures, opulence; expenseFeathery foliage; fantasy landscapesThoughtful; poetic dimensionAssociated mostly with decorative arts: pastel colors; irregular, curvilinear shapes (based on plant forms); delicate lines, soft textures.Love of sensuous colors, fluid forms, lively movementEverything treated with a lighter touch; light-hearted; light-headed. ;)PLEASURE-LOVING ARISTOCRACYArtists: Watteau; Fragonard

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Children in the 18th century

Peasant Family

Bourgeoisie Family Critics of Rococo William Hogarth; Jean-Baptiste ChardinMarriage a la Mode Series --- 1745