08-19-2014, 07:28 AM
Rocco Furniture
Rococo features:
Continuous undulating curves
Twisting naturalistic ornament in marquetry and metal
Whimsical interpretation of mainly classical designs, characterized by carved shells and S-shaped curves.
Lack of symmetry (asymmetrical)
Restless, fluid movement
Fanciful treatment of forms in nature:
Attenuated sprays and tendrils
Pierced and jagged scallop shells
Flower garlands
Flickering flames
Exotic motifs from the Near and Far East, esp. China
Freely modeled forms, often combining natural elements, e.g., animals, shells, and leaves with formal scrolls
Asymmetrical
Rococo features:
Continuous undulating curves
Twisting naturalistic ornament in marquetry and metal
Whimsical interpretation of mainly classical designs, characterized by carved shells and S-shaped curves.
Lack of symmetry (asymmetrical)
Restless, fluid movement
Fanciful treatment of forms in nature:
Attenuated sprays and tendrils
Pierced and jagged scallop shells
Flower garlands
Flickering flames
Exotic motifs from the Near and Far East, esp. China
Freely modeled forms, often combining natural elements, e.g., animals, shells, and leaves with formal scrolls
Asymmetrical