Are art historians right, was Rococo frivolous, thoughtless, shallow and inherently elitist?
ROCOCO IN FRANCE – A LIGHTER TOUCH – WATTEAU TO BOUCHER
Buffeted by wars, revolutions and national chauvinism, Rococo is a style that has been defined as frivolous, thoughtless, shallow and inherently elitist by art historians. However, it is the defining style of the 18th Century and continues to exert an influence on contemporary art.
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THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Dr Matthew Morgan
Freelance art historian, educator and museum professional. Matthew has lectured at the National Gallery, Royal Collection, Wallace Collection and the V&A. formerly Director in Valuations at Christies.
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