Rococo Art Mideighteenth century France Rococo Madame Pompadour

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Rococo Art Mid-eighteenth century France

Rococo Art Mid-eighteenth century France

Rococo Madame Pompadour – by Francois Boucher Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of

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

Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard Rococo theme: A lighthearted scene of nobles at play.

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

Rococo paintings featured light colored pastels

Rococo paintings featured light colored pastels

Recall that Rococo style reached its peak during the reign of Louis XV. Francois

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

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

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

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

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

Jean Honore Fragonard – The Swing This is one of the most famous Rococo

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

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

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

Two Rococo paintings by Jean Honore Fragonard. Rococo theme: Lighthearted scenes of nobles at

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

Lets Review What are the features of Rococo Art? • From the reign of

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

Lets Review Who are the most famous Rococo artists? Francois Boucher Madame de Pompadour

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

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