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Rococo (Art of Century)
Rococo - Art of Century
Author: Victoria Charles, Klaus H. Carl
Deriving from the French word rocaille, in reference to the curved forms of shellfish, and the Italian barocco, the French created the term Rococo. Appearing at the beginning of the 18th century, it rapidly spread to the whole of Europe. Extravagant and light, Rococo responded perfectly to the offhandedness of the aristocracy of the time. In man...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781844847402
ISBN-10: 1844847403
Publication Date: 5/30/2010
Pages: 200
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Publisher: Parkstone Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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