Rocaille

Refers generally to the bolder and more extravagant flights of Rococo style as applied to the decorative arts, deriving from the ornate rockwork and shellwork used for fountains and grottoes.

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Page Title
Rocaille
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024