Colour
One of the key defining features of Rococo art and architecture are the colours. The palletes used in Rococo art often used many pastel colours, golds and whites which paired well with the themes of the art: love, romance, playfulness, and childish innocence. Rococo colours were far different from those of the Baroque period that came before as Baroque had a strong focus of heavy chiaroscuro and deep dark colours.
Architecture
Rococo architecture is an offshoot of Baroque that emerged in the 18th century. This style is categorized by its ornate decorations and asymmetrical stylings. Much like Rococo art, bright pastel colours and a more playful approach were synonymous with the architectural style. This style was a response to the much harsher, far less decorative Baroque architecture and intended to bring a bit more cheerful feel back into buildings. Buildings from this era often had an abundance of curves, arches, and floral reliefs and gold accents that gave rooms and buildings a sense of wonder and draw the eyes in.
Citations
“Rococo and the Elegant Designs of the Late Baroque Period.” ThoughtCo, 2019, www.thoughtco.com/rococo-art-architecture-4147980.
“Rococo.” Encyclopedia Brittanica, 2019, www.britannica.com/art/Rococo.
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