Rococo (or Late Baroque) is an exceptionally ornamental and theatrical style of architecture, art, and decoration that combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colors, sculpted molding, and trompe-l'œil frescoes to create surprise and the illusion of motion and drama. It is often described as the final expression of the Baroque movement.
DBD 11-01-2022: Rococo
Rococo (or Late Baroque) is an exceptionally ornamental and theatrical style of architecture, art, and decoration that combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colors, sculpted molding, and trompe-l'œil frescoes to create surprise and the illusion of motion and drama. It is often described as the final expression of the Baroque movement.