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Rococo Art

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.

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Rococo Art

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  1. Rococo Art

  2. 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

  3. Louis XIV • Louis XV

  4. Rococo Art • The Rococo style of art began in 18th century France and spread to other parts of Europe. • In terms of art history, the Rococo style developed toward the end of the Baroque period. • Rococo developed as a protest to the drama and dark colors of the Baroque period

  5. Rococo Art • Characteristics • Light-hearted, flirty, graceful figures • Pale colors and Cherubs were common • Romantic depictions of luxuriously attired gentlemen and ladies indulging in leisure activities • Love was a common theme: romantic love, motherly love, even erotic love • Backgrounds often included delicate depictions of nature (wispy trees, flowers, etc) • Portraiture very popular

  6. Jean-Antione WatteauPilgrimage to Cynthera

  7. Jean-Antione WatteauLa Boudeuse

  8. Jean-Antione WatteauLa Surprise

  9. Francois BoucherPutti With Birds

  10. Francois BoucherThe Toilet of Venus

  11. Francois BoucherPortrait of Marie-Louise O’Murphy (mistress of Louis XV…one of many)

  12. Francois BoucherPortrait of Madame de Pompadour (chief mistress of Louis XV)

  13. Jean-Honore FragonardThe Swing

  14. Jean-Honore FragonardA Young Girl Reading

  15. Jean-Honore FragonardThe Secret Meeting

  16. Jean-Honore FragonardThe Musical Contest

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