What is Painting Stylistic of Rococo?

Sample of Rococo painting, Vladimir Hozatski

Rococo is style of late Baroque which emerged in Paris, France in 18^th century. The Rococo style was result of responding to grandeur, symmetry, and strict regulations of Baroque art.

The word Rococo came from word “rocaille” of French to do decoration by “shell-covered rock.” The Rococo was characterized by curving lines and lightness. It always depicts love, nature and youth.

Then, Rococo influenced other arts such as interior design, decoration, literature, music, theater, painting, sculpture and architecture. The style was spreading from France to Germany, Austria and all over the Europe.

“La Surprise,” painted by Jean Antoine Watteau (Source: Trapasso, 2013)

As suggested by Trapasso (2013) that the father of Rococo style in painting was Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684–1721). His painting depicted the daily life of Flanders and the Netherlands. His painting called “La Surprise” could be seen at above Figure.

The style emerged due to many factors, they are including corrections to former restricted styles; respond to another religious reform; challenge to backdrop of social and political stabilities; and follow to development in science and technology.

The three prominent styles that had been emerged in art history, namely Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo. These styles had their own uniqueness and characters. Many well-known artists come from this period whom contributed to world painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, music, design interior, theater and philosophy.

Reference

Trapasso, E. 2013. A Brief History of Rococo Art. Retrieved from

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