ARH 253 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8-9: Antithesis, The Gleaners, Mysterious Woman
7 Sep 2016
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The rococo style originated in france, first in interior design o o o o. Growing interest in the interior of homes and decorating. Following louis xiv"s death, nobility left versailles and moved back to paris, thus jumpstarting a new hosting venue: the home. Focused on wealth, grandiose, excessiveness, frivolity, fluidity, and movement. Fete galante- meaning amorous festival, invented by watteau and refers to scenes of outdoor entertainment. Commissioned by the head mistress of louis xv. Pyramidal composition of infants and idealized young females. Female on swing is being pushed by someone behind her. Commissioned by the man who looks up the lady"s skirt. Counteracted the rococo culture: also stemmed from decrease in polarized social structure. Framed by descartes, pascal, and issac newton: also inspired new art style: naturalism. Joseph wright of derby: a philosopher giving a lecture at the orrery. Depicts sitters grace and class using a controlled composition. Stemmed from enlightenment interest in rationality and science.
