Fall 2026
Rococo: Art, Pleasure, and Power in 18th-Century Europe
Course Objective:
The Rococo emerged in early 18th-century France following the death of Louis XIV in 1715. Moving away from the grandeur and rigidity of Baroque absolutism, Rococo art embraced intimacy, elegance, and sensuality. It flourished in both royal palaces and aristocratic homes. The Rococo period reflected a culture of leisure, refinement, as well as shifting social structures before the French Revolution. This was reflected especially in art. This course explores various Rococo artist in both architecture and design.
Dates
Timing
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Eastern Standard Time
total cost
$249
Method of Instruction: Online
Course Instructor:
Marla Pietrowski founder of Art Masters in the School’s, has over 20 years of experience in museum studies. She has consistently and enthusiastically pursued further learning at museums, galleries and auction houses. She has been formally trained by Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, and has participated in informal training at various museums around the world. She holds a Master of Science degree in Organization Development from the American University in Washington, DC., and has worked at Christie’s Auction House in Geneva, Switzerland. She has obtained a vast amount of knowledge from various museums around the world and is delighted to bring this information to you through these online sessions.
Jean-Honoré Fragonard, The Swing (1767) – Wallace Collection
