ARTH 338 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Madame De Pompadour, Antonio Canova, History Painting
Document Summary
Salon de la princesse, hotel de soubise, 1735-40: What is it: the receiving room of the soubise family, one of the many hotels built by. This room is an example of the ourishing. By who/ for who: designed by architect boffrand for the aristocratic family. It is solely for the enjoyment of the upper class, the bourgeoisie has no play in this architectural fashion. Visual language: rococo is de ned by intricate gold stucco work, forming raised curly ques that border large expanses of white or pastel coloured walls. The playful painting style of these paintings required a eye with time to jump around the painting. The small size of these paintings required an close view, almost becoming intimate with the plush naked ladies twisting throughout these paintings. Theme/agenda: all about a display of lavish art and deco, this particular room was a reception room so aristocrats would gather for intimate conversations and entertainment.
