The word rococo was first used as a humorous variation of the word rocaille by Pierre-Maurice Quays. Rocaille was originally a method of decoration, using pebbles, seashells, and cement, which was often used t… See more

Rococo features exuberant decoration, with an abundance of curves, counter-curves, undulations and elements modeled on nature. The exteriors of Rococo buildings are often simple, while the interiors are entirely do… See more

Rococo tends to have the following characteristics, which Baroque does not:
• partial abandonment of symmetry, everything being composed of graceful lines and curves, similar to Art Nouveau
• asymmetric… See more