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Rococo Art

Rococo Art. Mid-eighteenth century France. Rococo. Madame Pompadour – by Francois Boucher. Rococo style reached its peak of popularity during the reign of Louis XV. Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of King Louis XV of France. Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard.

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Rococo Art

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  1. Rococo Art Mid-eighteenth century France

  2. Rococo Madame Pompadour – by Francois Boucher Rococo style reached its peak of popularity during the reign of Louis XV Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of King Louis XV of France.

  3. Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard Rococo artists depicted lighthearted and often frivolous scenes of “nobles at play” Rococo theme: A lighthearted scene of nobles at play.

  4. Rococo paintings featured light colored pastels

  5. Recall that Rococo style reached its peak during the reign of Louis XV. Francois Boucher painted “Madame Pompadour”, King Louis XV’s mistress.

  6. Jean Honore Fragonard, “The Bolt” Rococo theme: A lighthearted scene of nobles at play.

  7. Francois Boucher “Cupid a Captive” Rococo theme: Light colored pastels

  8. Jean Honore Fragonard – The Swing This is one of the most famous Rococo paintings. Know this painting! Rococo themes: A lighthearted scene of nobles at play. Lightly colored pastels

  9. This is one of the most famous Rococo paintings. Know this painting! Antoine Watteau, Pilgrimage to Cythera

  10. Two Rococo paintings by Jean Honore Fragonard. Rococo theme: Lighthearted scenes of nobles at play. Features light colored pastels.

  11. Lets Review What are the features of Rococo Art? • From the reign of Louis XV. • It depicted lighthearted scenes of nobles at play. • It featured light-colored pastels

  12. Lets Review Francois Boucher Who are the most famous Rococo artists? Madame de Pompadour Jean-Honore Fragonard The Swing Pilgrimage to Cythera Antoine Watteau

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