Subscribe to our newsletter. Get your site now Rococo Architecture Guide picks The term Rococo describes buildings in the last phase of the Baroque period. The Rococo style tends to be light, white and asymmetrical.
Decoration often features rustic scenes, shell-like forms and smooth curves.
Definition A helpful overview of the style from your Guide to the Decorative Arts. 18th century French antiques traces the evolution of the aristocratic Rococo style. Rococo Style Net links to information on Rococo art and architecture from your Guide to Art History. Architecture Time Line Browse our master index for information about architecture through history, from prehistoric to modern times. Click in for design ideas and how-to advice.