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rococoro‧co‧co /rəˈkəʊkəʊ $ rəˈkoʊkoʊ/ adjective rococoOrigin: 1800-1900 French rocaille ‘decorative work using stones’, from roc ‘rock’ - He supplied a magnificent ewer and rosewater basin to the company's order in 1741, richly chased with rococo ornament.
- His aim might unkindly be described as the creating of rococo tragedy with Aristotle's support.
- The luxurious dress, ornate chair and intimate setting reflect the rococo spirit of the period.
- The shallow space is articulated by the angled chair on which her Ladyship is seated, and by the elegant rococo table.
- Then in June the honours scandal passed from the baroque to the rococo stage.
- We all know frames of mirrors or rococo pictures which are decorated in an asymmetrical and extravagant style.
- We chose Chippendale's rococo units with elegant blue-grey door detailing and Formica worksurfaces.
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