The Ornate Excess Of The Rococo

Travel in the 18th century greatly impacted some of the finest art ever made. The world was getting smaller and took on new influences shown in the glorious Bavarian pilgrimage architecture, Canaletto's romantic Venice and the blossoming of exotic designs and tastes all over Europe. Following the...

60 min - Art, Music & Design - Perspective

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