Friday, April 29, 2011

Design History Concept Board

Rococo

Rococo Pattern

Rococo Style Chair
Rococo is a style developed in the late 1800s characterized by elegant and ornate furniture, ornamental mirrors, small sculptures, and tapestries. This style uses stones and shells as motifs for decoration and it was popular in parts of Europe in the 18th century(Rococo Wikipedia). Rococo originate in France at the Palace of Versailles(Discover France). It mainly uses pastel colors and a lighter more intimate style of decoration(Brittanica Encyclopedia). The mood this style creates is light and graceful with great attention to detail(Rococo Art).
Rococo Pattern
Rococo Style Bed
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Rococo was a popular style that started in the late 1700's -- not 1800's. The 18th century is the 1700's.

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