Rococo Period

Question 1

where “Rococo” derived from

Answer 1

“ROCAILLE”

• French for ruble or rock
• also refers to the shellwork in garden grottoes
• used as a descriptive word for the serpentine patterns seen in the decorative arts of the Rococo Period

Question 2

Characteristics of Rococo art style

Answer 2

• soft colors and curvy lines
• depictions of love, nature, amorous encounters and youth

Question 3

Men’s Fashion in Rococo Description

Answer 3

• still retained the basic elements of the coat, waistcoat and breeches
• the cut now became slimmer and the vest shorter.
• while the cut became more practical, decorations still abound with elaborate embroideries, exquisite lace and decorative buttons.
• had a similar aesthetic to women’s fashion

Question 4

Men’s Fashion in Rococo

Answer 4

1. FROCK COAT
2. BOOT CUFFS
3. PETTICOAT BREECHES
4. RHINEGRAVES
5. CRAVAT
6. STEINKIRK
7. BANYAN
8. MACARONI

Question 5

Men’s Fashion in Rococo Evolution

Answer 5

EARLY
- full and heavier
- flared coats and bulky cuffs

1750’s
- triangular silhouette

1770’s
- slimmest male silhouette

Question 6

Men’s Fashion in Early Rococo

Answer 6

• fuller and heavier
• FROCK COAT had side and back pleats that made the skirt flare out
• BOOT CUFFS were bulky and came almost to the elbows. It had large pocket flaps, no collar, and can only be buttoned at the top
• waistcoat was richly decorated and almost reached the knees.

Question 7

Men’s Fashion in Rococo (1750’s)

Answer 7

• triangular silhouette was the norm
• coat still fitted snuggly at the torso
• skirt was less flared and full
• boot cuffs were still popular
• waistcoat was shortened to mid-thigh.

Question 8

Men’s Fashion in Rococo (1770s)

Answer 8

• slimmest male silhouette was in vogue
• coat was cut away so much that it couldn’t be buttoned
• coat had a tall, standing collar
• waistcoat was cut even shorter.

Question 9

Men’s Fashion in Baroque
- early period
- side and back pleats that made the skirt flare out
- large pocket flaps
- no collar
- can only be buttoned at the top.

Answer 9

FROCK COAT

Question 10

Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- early period
- cuffs that were bulky
- almost came to the elbows

Answer 10

BOOT CUFFS

Question 11

Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- voluminously wide, pleated pants, much like a skirt
- worn by Western Europeans
- decorated by loops of ribbons on the waistband and the knees.

Answer 11

PETTICOAT BREECHES

Question 12

Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- what PETTICOAT BREECHES were called if they were gathered at the bottom

Answer 12

RHINEGRAVES

Question 13

Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- neck ornament
- “falling band”

Answer 13

CRAVAT

Question 14

Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- a CRAVAT that is long, plain, and linen
- became popular in 17th century

Answer 14

STEINKIRK

Question 15

Men’s Fashion in Rococo
- an Englishman’s dressing gown
- worn usually at home, cut like a loose coat
- normally with no fastenings, the wearer just overlapped it in front
- made in a variety of fabrics like brocade, damask, or printed cotton
- winter ver. were occasionally quilted for extra warmth.

Answer 15

BANYAN

Question 16

Rococo Period
- elaborate dress consisting of short, light breeches, oversized wigs, delicate shoes and small hats
- some criticized the trend for being effeminate, and the wearers ridiculed for frivolity
- others celebrated them for their demonstration of personal identity, and upheld the desire of Britain to distinguish itself from France.

Answer 16

THE MACARONI

Question 17

Women’s Fashion in Rococo
(Dresses)

Answer 17

ROBE A LA FRANCAIS
ROBE A L’ANGLAISE
ROBE A LA POLONAISE
CHEMISE A LA REINE

Question 18

Women’s Fashion in Rococo
(others)

Answer 18

1. CARACO
2. PANNIERS
3. PAGODA SLEEVES
4. ENGAGEANTES
5. FICHU

Question 19

Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- evolved from the Robe Volante (Contouche of Baroque)
- waist was more defined, but the sack-back remained
- consisted of the MANTEAU, JUBE, and STOMACHER
- manteau and jube were usually of the same fabric, decorated with lace, bows and silk flowers
- neckline was very low, edged with lace or embroidery, and the stomacher was adorned with ribbons.

Answer 19

ROBE A LA FRANCAISE

Question 20

skirt

Answer 20

JUBE

Question 21

Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- English make-over of the Robe a la Francaise
- back pleats and stomacher are gone
- the bodice ends pointed at the front and back, cut into 2 pieces that meet in the middle-front.

Answer 21

ROBE A L’ANGLAISE

Question 22

Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- Ruffled-up skirts in the back
- held up either through drawstring channels so you could pull up the skirt, or through loops of ribbons that loop the skirt

Answer 22

ROBE A LA POLONAISE

Question 23

Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- introduced by Marie Antoinette
- consisted of several layers of light muslin in white or pastel shades
- belted with a colorful sash around the waist
- The round neckline is timed with layers of flounces.

Answer 23

CHEMISE A LA REINE

Question 24

Women’s Fashion in Rococo
- informal style in France in the 1760s
- based on working-class jackets
- worn with a petticoat
- if it opens in front, it usually comes with stays or a stomacher

Answer 24

CARACO

Question 25

Women’s Fashion in Rococo - side hoops - women’s undergarments worn in the 17th-18th centuries - extend the width of the skirt at the sides while leaving the front and the back relatively flat - woven patterns, elaborate decorations and rich embroidery could be fully displayed

Answer 25

PANNIERS

Question 26

Women’s Fashion in Rococo - narrow shoulder opening - expands to a very wide cuff - often with 2 tiers of fabric which overlap at the elbow - fashionable in the 1850s to the mid-1860s.

Answer 26

PAGODA SLEEVES

Question 27

Women’s Fashion in Rococo - one or more ruffled lace - cotton or linen that were attached to the elbows

Answer 27

ENGAGEANTES

Question 28

Women’s Fashion in Rococo - a triangular shawl - draped over the shoulders and crossed or fastened in the front - often made of white cotton or linen - finely embroidered in whitework

Answer 28

FICHU