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- DictionaryRo·co·co/rəˈkōkō/
adjective
- 1. (of furniture or architecture) of or characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration prevalent in 18th-century Continental Europe, with asymmetrical patterns involving motifs and scrollwork: "a rococo carved gilt mirror"
noun
- 1. the rococo style of art, decoration, or architecture: "rococo is alive and living in our hearts"
1. a. : of or relating to an artistic style especially of the 18th century characterized by fanciful curved asymmetrical forms and elaborate ornamentation. b. : of or relating to an 18th century musical style marked by light gay ornamentation and departure from thorough-bass and polyphony. 2. : excessively ornate or intricate. Did you know?
Rococo, less commonly Roccoco (/ r ə ˈ k oʊ k oʊ / rə-KOH-koh, US also / ˌ r oʊ k ə ˈ k oʊ / ROH-kə-KOH, French: or ⓘ), also known as Late Baroque, is an exceptionally ornamental and dramatic style of architecture, art and decoration which combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colours, sculpted moulding ...
Rococo, style in interior design, the decorative arts, painting, architecture, and sculpture that originated in Paris in the early 18th century. It is characterized by lightness, elegance, and an exuberant use of curving natural forms in ornamentation.
Rococo definition: a style of architecture and decoration, originating in France about 1720, evolved from Baroque types and distinguished by its elegant refinement in using different materials for a delicate overall effect and by its ornament of shellwork, foliage, etc..
Often described as the final expression of the Baroque movement, it was exceptionally ornamental and theatrical – a style without rules. Compared to the order, refinement and seriousness of the Classical style, Rococo was seen as superficial, degenerate and illogical.
a very decorated and detailed style in buildings, art, and furniture that was popular in Europe in the 18th century: The collection is known mainly as a treasure-house of the French rococo. Rococo remained popular in the provinces and in Italy until Napoleonic times. More examples.
Rococo describes a very ornate style originating in Europe. If you love tons of decoration and fancy details, then you'll love the rococo style of architecture and music. Modern design is all simplicity: clean lines and no clutter.
a very decorated and detailed style in buildings, art, and furniture that was popular in Europe in the 18th century: The collection is known mainly as a treasure-house of the French rococo. Rococo remained popular in the provinces and in Italy until Napoleonic times. More examples.
used to describe a style of architecture, furniture, etc. that has a lot of decoration, especially in the shape of curls; used to describe a style of literature or music that has a lot of detail and decoration. The rococo style was popular in the 18th century. Topics Art c2, Buildings c2.
ROCOCO meaning: of or relating to a style of artistic expression that involves fancy curved forms and much decoration and was popular in the 18th century.
