Rococo (1763-1790 CE)

Question 1

A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery

Answer 1

Light showcases modern science (lightbulb when idea)
PR for science (shows kids and adults doing fun science stuff)
Attention to detail and careful observation
Mechanical model of the universe
One of a series

Question 2

A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery IDs

Answer 2

Joseph Wright of Derby
1763-1765 CE
Rococo
Oil on canvas

Question 3

The Swing

Answer 3

Color of dress matches the rosy cheeks of her lover
Tells the story of this lady and her lover (they’re shmorkin’ it in a secret garden)
Overgrown garden (not disciplined enough to take care of it)
Frivolous and lavish
Cupid statues

Question 4

The Swing IDs

Answer 4

Jean-Honoré Fragonard
1767 CE
Rococo
Oil on canvas

Question 5

Rococo Style

Answer 5

During the Enlightenment
Reflects carefree aristocratic lifestyle
Light-hearted
Disregards humans beyond aristocracy

Question 6

Self-portrait

Answer 6

Awesome painter!!! (she was Marie Antoinette’s court painter)
Painting Marie inside the painting
Isn’t frivolous like other Rococo art
“New naturalism” (applies naturalism to the human body)
Looking directly at viewer (aware of us, greeting us with a smile, she’s comfortable with us)
Contemporary, aristocratic dress
Shows that she is good and successful in what she does (showing off her tools, showing off her famous client, etc.)
Natural hair, no makeup
Expresses her devotion to the French crown

Question 7

Self-portrait IDs

Answer 7

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
1790 CE
Rococo
Oil on canvas