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AP European History
Unit 4 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
Topic 4.5
What distinguished the artistic styles of Rococo and Neoclassicism in 18th-century Europe?
Rococo was only used in Italy, while Neoclassicism was popular throughout Europe.
Rococo is more playful, whilst Neoclassicism displays a return to the grandeur of classical antiquity.
Rococo art included moralizing themes, whereas Neoclassicism celebrated frivolity and leisure.
Rococo artists utilized dark color palettes; Neoclassical works were characterized by pastel hues.
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AP European History - 4.5 18th-Century Culture and Arts
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