Rococo

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In part 2 of this film, learn about the Rococo era and its devotion to the pursuit of pleasure. During this era, art was freed of its religious and societal obligations and encouraged to pursue beauty alone. Learn about its influence in architecture, fashion, furniture, porcelain, sculpture and painting. Look at the works of Gainsborough, Boucher, Watteau, and gain in-depth knowledge of the subtle and not-so-subtle messages they are communicating. From child rearing to weekend getaways, the Rococo era saw changes in cultural ideals that are still part of the zeitgeist today
Rococo Manifesto (2:14)
Love and Happiness (3:20)
Embarkation for Cythera (4:27)
Without Worry (2:25)
Sanssouci (3:21)
Pleasurable Living (2:44)
O-Morphi (2:11)
Rococo Manga (3:52)
Madame de Pompadour (3:43)
Beauty and Brains (2:32)
Charitable Organizations (2:19)
Ticket to Heaven (3:18)
Tiepolo's Religious Vision (1:35)
Gainsborough's Women (4:31)
Little Innocence (5:11)
Queen's Hamlet (2:11)
Country Cottage (2:13)
Games and Play (2:44)
Losing its Moral Bearings (2:07)
Wax Modeling (2:40)
Credits: Understanding Art: Rococo-Part 2 (0:25)

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