In class on Monday we covered the Rococo period (18th-Century Art), mainly covering France and ending by transitioning to England. The Rococo began following the death of Louis XIV in 1715. During the absolute monarchy of Louis XIV, there was a great focus on creating elaborate decorations that created a public face for the king’s power. Following the death of Louis XIV, the aristocrats moved from Versailles into the city of Paris. In Paris, though the city streets were cramped, the aristocrats created grand interior spaces for private use. These homes were decorated in a manner that was lighter in color, more airy in feel, and conveyed a general sense of lightness than the productions under Louis XIV. There was a strong sense of organicness in the interiors.