Rococo GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Rococo GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /rəʊˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ (adj & noun) Definition florid, intricate, greatly ornamented, highly decorated, showy, extravagant, decorative, baroque, fancy, elaborate, flamboyant, exaggerated, ostentatious, ornamental Example Rococo is an exceptionally ornamental and theatrical style of architecture, art and decoration which combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colors, sculpted molding, and trompe-l'œil frescoes to create surprise and the illusion of motion and drama. It is often described as the final expression of the Baroque movement. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/ Antonyms restrained, plain

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