Rococo

Ornate architecture with playful, delicate forms.

Overview

Rococo architecture, using plaster and stucco, features light, ornate interiors with curves, prominent in 18th-century Europe.

Core Characteristics

• Delicate, ornate designs.
• Curved forms, pastel colors.
• Baroque prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Amalienburg Palace (Germany, 1739, Cuvilliés).
• Sanssouci Palace (Germany, 1747, Rococo interiors).

Architectural Connections

• Baroque: Ornamental focus.
• Civic: Palaces.
• Baroque: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by François Cuvilliés, it exudes playful elegance.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stucco Work (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Interior (element), Chinoiserie (movement)