Can understand it also, as:
Baroque, ornate, gaudy, flamboyant, over-the-top

Categorize it as:
Impressionism, Modernism

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Detailed Description

Rococo art is a style of art that emerged in the early 18th century in France. It is characterized by its ornate, decorative style and its focus on light and pastel colors. Rococo art is often associated with the French court of the 18th century, and its most famous practitioners include the painters François Boucher and Jean-Antoine Watteau. Rococo art reached its peak in the 1730s, but began to decline in popularity in the latter part of the 18th century. Many of its characteristic features, such as its ornate style and light colors, were rejected by the art movements that followed it, such as Neoclassicism. However, Rococo art has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, and its influence can be seen in the work of contemporary artists such as Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons.

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1. Rococo was a highly ornamental and theatrical style of art that originated in France in the early 18th century.

2. It is often associated with Louis XIV's reign and the Rococo period is sometimes referred to as the "Age of Louis XIV".

3. Rococo artists and architects favoured light colours, intricate patterns, and asymmetrical designs.

4. The style was used in interior design, painting, sculpture, architecture, and the decorative arts.

5. Rococo art is often playful and whimsical, with a focus on beauty and pleasure.

6. The Rococo period in France lasted from approximately 1715 to 1774.

7. The word "rococo" is derived from the French word "rocaille", meaning shell or rock.

8. The Rococo style was initially met with criticism from the more traditional members of the French Academy, but it eventually won them over.

9. Rococo artists often incorporated elements of nature into their work, such as shells, flowers, and animals.

10. One of the most famous Rococo artists is François Boucher, who painted many portraits of Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV.

11. Another well-known Rococo artist is Jean-Honoré Fragonard, whose painting "The Swing" is one of the most iconic images of the Rococo period.

12. The Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous examples of Rococo architecture.

13. The Palace of Fontainebleau is another well-known Rococo palace.

14. Rococo furniture is often characterized by its use of curved lines, gilt-wood, and upholstery.

15. The Rococo style spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany, Austria, and Russia.

16. In the late 18th century, the Rococo style began to fall out of favour and was replaced by the more sober Neoclassical style.

17. Today, the Rococo style is appreciated for its elegance and lightness.

18. Many of the world's most famous museums, such as the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, have significant collections of Rococo art.

19. The Rococo style has been revived several times in the past, most notably in the Victorian era.

20. The Rococo style is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
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Artists (be aware, speculation possible):

1. Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) 2. François Boucher (1703-1770) 3. Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) 4. Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805) 5. Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743) 6. Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) 7. Élisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun (1755-1842) 8. Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793) 9. Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) 10. Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (1767-1824) 11. Théodore Géricault (1791-1824) 12. Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863) 13. Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) 14. Honoré Daumier (1808-1879) 15. Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) 16. Édouard Manet (1832-1883) 17. Claude Monet (1840-1926) 18. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) 19. Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) 20. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) 21. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) 22. Georges Seurat (1859-1891) 23. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) 24. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) 25. Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) 26. Édouard Vuillard (1868-1940) 27. Paul Sérusier (1864-1927) 28. Georges Braque (1882-1963) 29. Juan Gris (1887-1972) 30. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

Artworks (be aware, speculation possible)

1. Antoine Watteau – “Pilgrimage to Cythera” (1717) 2. François Boucher – “The Breakfast” (1739) 3. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Swing” (1767) 4. Jean-Antoine Watteau – “Fête Galante” (1718-1719) 5. François Boucher – “The Toilette” (1742) 6. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Young Girl at the Window” (1769) 7. François Boucher – “The Rising of the Sun” (1753) 8. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Love Letter” (1770-1771) 9. François Boucher – “The Pleasures of Love” (1751) 10. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Stolen Kiss” (1786) 11. François Boucher – “The Happy Family” (1757) 12. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Progress of Love” (1771-1772) 13. François Boucher – “The Triumph of Venus” (1748) 14. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Girl with the Dove” (1767-1768) 15. François Boucher – “Diana Leaving her Bath” (1742) 16. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Meeting” (1771-1772) 17. François Boucher – “Venus Consoling Love” (1751) 18. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Excited Lover” (1769-1770) 19. François Boucher – “Venus and Adonis” (1754) 20. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Pursuit” (1768-1769) 21. François Boucher – “Venus and Mars” (1754) 22. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Love Test” (1770-1771) 23. François Boucher – “The Pleasures of the Ball” (1742) 24. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Beloved Object” (1770-1771) 25. François Boucher – “The Pleasures of Winter” (1750) 26. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Bathers” (1767-1768) 27. François Boucher – “The Rape of Europa” (1750) 28. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Shepherdess” (1786) 29. François Boucher – “The Triumph of Love” (1752) 30. Jean-Honoré Fragonard – “The Swing” (1767-1768)

Epoch

The Rococo art style began in the early 18th century and ended in the late 18th century.