rococo

Definitions


[rəˈkəʊkəʊ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- denoting furniture or architecture characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration prevalent in 18th-century continental Europe, with asymmetrical patterns involving motifs and scrollwork
(e.g: a rococo carved gilt mirror)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from French, humorous alteration of rocaille


[rəˈkəʊkəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the rococo style of art, decoration, or architecture
(e.g: rococo is alive and living in our hearts)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from French, humorous alteration of rocaille




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