Rococo Video Analysis - The Femininity of The Rococo

With French Aristocrats, lavish dresses, and endless leisure being at the forefront of this period, what makes the Rococo period so "feminine", and why, in contrast, is it described as the feminized Baroque? In this short dive, we'll be exploring these topics and examining the more feminine traits of the Rococo period.

 

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