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Dutch rococo. (Report from Europe).(Brief Article)
A new style succeeded the baroque in European architecture and decorative arts at the end of the seventeenth century. Its arrival coincided with the reign of Louis XV in France, and its name, rococo, is derived from the synthesis of the French words rocaille (rockwork, particularly in fountains and grottoes) and coquillage (shellfish).
The rococo style is characterized by exuberant decoration and ornament frequently based on such natural motifs as shells, rocks, flowers, and leaves. Straight lines gave way to the asymmetrical and curvilinear. The style spread from France to England via the Netherlands and Germany, peaking by the middle of the eighteenth century. Almost every aspect of the decorative arts was affected, and there are rococo examples galore of porcelain, silver, furniture, and complete room decorations.
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Source: HighBeam Research, Dutch rococo. (Report from Europe).(Brief Article)