Rocaille (fr. Rocaille - «sink", "jewelry made of shells") - the main element of the rococo ornament that looks like a seashell curl. Originated at the beginning of the XVIII century in France, the most popular reached during the reign of King Louis XV. Originally, the term "rocaille" denotes decor pavilions grottos, later this word came to be called any frilly, curly decorative motifs used in architecture, furniture design. The word "rocaille" as synonymous with "Rococo", denoting popular in the second half of the XVIII century art style. Rococo elegance and congestion different decorative elements.
Rocaille
Rocaille (fr. Rocaille - «sink", "jewelry made of shells") - the main element of the rococo ornament that looks like a seashell curl. Originated at the beginning of the XVIII century in France, the most popular reached during the reign of King Louis XV. Originally, the term "rocaille" denotes decor pavilions grottos, later this word came to be called any frilly frizz ...