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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.
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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 • Louis XV
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
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
Francois BoucherPortrait of Marie-Louise O’Murphy (mistress of Louis XV…one of many)
Francois BoucherPortrait of Madame de Pompadour (chief mistress of Louis XV)