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The Rococo style of art emerged in France in the early 18th century. It is characterized by opulence, grace, playfulness, and lightness in contrast to the heavier themes and darker colors of the earlier Baroque period. Rococo motifs focused on the carefree aristrocratic life and on lighthearted romance rather then heroic battles or religious figures. In the mid-late 18th century, rococo was surpassed by the Neoclassical style.

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Cultural movement

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Example of rococo architectonics is the Murcia cathedral.

Related Topics:
Murcia - Cathedral

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Introduction
Historical Development
Rococo in Different Artistic Modes
Rococo "worldliness" and the Roman Catholic Church
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External link
Further reading

 

 

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