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  1. VY_32_INOVACE_18_06 www.zlinskedumy.cz

  2. Rococo an 18th-century artistic movement and style The final stage of the Baroque style 1730-1770

  3. It affected several aspects of the arts including painting, sculpture,architecture, interior design, decoration, literature, music and theatre.

  4. Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

  5. The origin of the word The word 'Rococo' is derived from the French "rocaille", a word used to describe the rock and shell work of the Versailles grottoes. Many pieces of carved furniture dating from the 18th century—in particular, mirror frames—depict rocks, shells, and dripping water in their composition, frequently in association with Chinese figures and pagodas.

  6. Saint Andrew's Church KIEV

  7. What are the typical features of the style? • Interior spaces were bright and full of light • The style was ornate and made strong usage of creamy, pastel-like colours, asymmetrical designs, curves and gold • Rooms were decorated with paintings and porcelain •  Rococo rooms were designed as total works of art with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, andtapestry complementing architecture, reliefs, and wall paintings. • The paintings often featured love scenes • Artists showed nature and exotic motives • The interiors and decoration were cheerful and furnishings fine

  8. Integrated rococo carving, stucco and fresco at Zwiefalten

  9. Rococo mirror and stuccowork inSchloss Ludwigsburg reflect the style's characteristic anti-architectural integration of materials and forms

  10. The Rococo Basilica at Ottobeuren(Bavaria): architectural spaces flow together and swarm with life

  11. Rococo style took pleasure in asymmetry

  12. Furniture • could be easily moved around for gatherings • comfort and versatility •  Mahogany was widely used  •  cushioned back  • lighthearted, physically and visually • Furniture was also freestanding, instead of being anchored by the wall • to accentuate the lighthearted atmosphere and versatility of each piece

  13. A Rococo interior in Gatchina, Rossia

  14. What are the examples of Rococo monuments? • The Kinski Palace in Prague • Sanssouci Palace in Postdam ( Postupim)

  15. Sanssouci is the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin.

  16. Kinský Palace

  17. Kinský Palace was originally built for the Golz family in the 18th century.[1][2] It was designed by KilianIgnazDientzenhofer. It is Rococo in design. The exterior is stucco. It is painted pink and white.  The palace is now used as an art museum by the National Gallery, Prague.

  18. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rococo

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