Saturday, November 1, 2014

Rococo

Rococo  also known Baroque classicism in Prague spanned from  between the years 1750-1780.

Rococo was a style of Baroque typical in the reign of Empress Maria Theresa.From the mid-17th century Baroque passes from its peak to late stage and then begins to  create a  style which is known for its even richer ornamentation and pastel colors, called  Rococo.




The rich ornamentation of the Archbishops palace a t the Prague castle.


The rich ornamentation of the Archbishops palace a t the Prague castle.
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Rococo has the contours of Baroque, but adds plaster décor and color to make it richer.
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An in some cases Rocco combines  Baroque contours, rich plaster décor, pastel paint and Gold
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As seen on the top of the triangle, Rococo also uses contours that jot out of the façade.
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Rococo is derived from the word rokaj, which means shells.


Mussels or rokaj is a vital ornament, which appears on all of rococo monuments, and that is a kind of fastener.
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