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Italian Rococo

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“Rococo” comes from rock + cockle shell

  • inspired by nature
  • artistic vulgarity
  • ornament applied without thinking about suitability
  • sometimes awkward proportions
  • aimed for drama
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Italian Rococo furniture

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  • lacquered stuff to surfaces
3
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Bonnet top secretary

bonnet top = curved top

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Commode

A type of chest or cabinet, usually
low, with legs of different lengths
and two or more drawers; or it may
have doors, which were introduced
in the late 17th century.

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Italian for découpage.

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Lacca contrafatta

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Andrea Brustolon

  • one of the greatest Venetian furniture makers
  • wood carver / sculptor
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Sedan

  • used to transport people
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Bedroom

  • canopy returns
  • use of pastels
9
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Red lacquer room

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  • experiement with lacca contrafatta
  • lacquer used on panels (black, red, ord green)