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Rococo Art. Rococo Art. Most closely associated with the reign of Louis XV in France Louis XV became king in 1715 after the death of his great-grandfather, Louis XIV. He was five years old at the time of his ascension to the throne of France Louis XV ruled France from 1715-1774. Louis XIV. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Most closely associated with the Most closely associated with the reign of Louis XV in Francereign of Louis XV in France Louis XV became king in 1715 after the Louis XV became king in 1715 after the
death of his great-grandfather, Louis death of his great-grandfather, Louis XIV. He was five years old at the time of XIV. He was five years old at the time of his ascension to the throne of Francehis ascension to the throne of France
Louis XV ruled France from 1715-1774Louis XV ruled France from 1715-1774
Louis XIVLouis XIV Louis XVLouis XV
Rococo ArtRococo Art
The Rococo style of art began in 18The Rococo style of art began in 18thth century France and spread to other century France and spread to other parts of Europe. parts of Europe. In terms of art history, the Rococo style In terms of art history, the Rococo style
developed toward the end of the Baroque developed toward the end of the Baroque period.period.
Rococo developed as a protest to the Rococo developed as a protest to the drama and dark colors of the Baroque drama and dark colors of the Baroque periodperiod
Rococo ArtRococo Art
CharacteristicsCharacteristics Light-hearted, flirty, graceful figuresLight-hearted, flirty, graceful figures Pale colors and Cherubs were commonPale colors and Cherubs were common Romantic depictions of luxuriously attired Romantic depictions of luxuriously attired
gentlemen and ladies indulging in leisure gentlemen and ladies indulging in leisure activitiesactivities
Love was a common theme: romantic love, Love was a common theme: romantic love, motherly love, even erotic lovemotherly love, even erotic love
Backgrounds often included delicate depictions Backgrounds often included delicate depictions of nature (wispy trees, flowers, etc)of nature (wispy trees, flowers, etc)
Portraiture very popularPortraiture very popular
Jean-Antione WatteauJean-Antione WatteauPilgrimage to CyntheraPilgrimage to Cynthera
Jean-Antione WatteauJean-Antione WatteauLa BoudeuseLa Boudeuse
Jean-Antione WatteauJean-Antione WatteauLa SurpriseLa Surprise
Francois BoucherFrancois BoucherPutti With BirdsPutti With Birds
Francois BoucherFrancois BoucherThe Toilet of VenusThe Toilet of Venus
Francois BoucherFrancois BoucherPortrait of Marie-Louise O’Murphy (mistress Portrait of Marie-Louise O’Murphy (mistress
of Louis XV…one of many)of Louis XV…one of many)
Francois BoucherFrancois BoucherPortrait of Madame de Pompadour (chief Portrait of Madame de Pompadour (chief
mistress of Louis XV)mistress of Louis XV)
Jean-Honore FragonardJean-Honore FragonardThe SwingThe Swing
Jean-Honore FragonardJean-Honore FragonardA Young Girl ReadingA Young Girl Reading
Jean-Honore FragonardJean-Honore FragonardThe Secret MeetingThe Secret Meeting
Jean-Honore FragonardJean-Honore FragonardThe Musical ContestThe Musical Contest
