Rococo

Rococo arose as a reaction against the formal style of Louis XIV's reign, preferring abundant ornament, fluid curves, asymmetry, and a smaller scale meant to feel intimate. It uses shell- and pebble-like motifs called rocaille, from which it takes its name, and often pairs white and pastels with gilding and carved moulding, reaching from architecture and interiors to furniture, painting, and fashion. Queen Marie Antoinette's dresses were largely made by the designer Rose Bertin, who also created her poufs, hairstyles up to about 90 centimetres high.

Look for shells, flowers, and curving lines on the gowns, furniture, or porcelain, then compare the later works: which elements were carried on?

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