Rococo painting, which originated in early 18th century Paris, is characterized by soft colors and curvy lines, and depicts scenes of love, nature, amorous encounters, light-hearted entertainment, and ...

Between 1990 and 1997, the percentage of U.S. households owning computers increased from 15% to 35%. More and more people got used to the digital aesthetics and the ways content was displayed on ...

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's A Large Group of Punchinelli is expected to fetch more than $200,000 at auction. Courtesy of Dreweatts It might seem strange for someone to misplace a work of art worth ...

If you've noticed a remarkable amount of pastels in fall, people wearing a surprising number of impractical yet whimsical accessories, or an abundance of shells and flowers motifs, don't worry, babe.

The art of the Rococo was not merely supposed to be fun (“Icons: Disney Knows Rococo,” Review, Nov. 27); it is frequently suggestive, intended for the private delectation of adult viewers. Jean-Honoré ...

Though young viewers may not realize it, the animators of some of Disney’s most memorable films drew deeply from European visual culture. In “Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative ...

“Fragonard: Drawing Triumphant,” at the Met, feels strangely timely. The rococo genius Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) would fit snugly into our present art world. You might even call the French ...

From Victorian era-inspired soirées to elaborate Marie Antoinette-tiered cakes, the aesthetic world is embracing romance in full swing, and the Rococo Revival is leading the charge. If you've been ...