1. Rococo Art

2. 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

3. Louis XIV
Louis XV

4. 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

5. 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

6. Jean-Antione Watteau Pilgrimage to Cynthera

7. Jean-Antione Watteau La Boudeuse

8. Jean-Antione Watteau La Surprise

9. Francois Boucher Putti With Birds

10. Francois Boucher The Toilet of Venus

11. Francois Boucher Portrait of Marie-Louise O’Murphy (mistress of Louis XV…one of many)

12. Francois Boucher Portrait of Madame de Pompadour (chief mistress of Louis XV)

13. Jean-Honore Fragonard The Swing

14. Jean-Honore Fragonard A Young Girl Reading

15. Jean-Honore Fragonard The Secret Meeting

16. Jean-Honore Fragonard The Musical Contest