Rococo

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Rococo was a style of art, architecture and decoration of the 18th century, popular especially in France, whence it originated. It evolved from Baroque types and is distinguished by its ornate use of scrolls and curves to achieve ornamental effects. The term is said to derive from the French rocaille, meaning rockwork, pebblework or shellwork, from roc (rock).

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