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#TodayILearned that

Rococo takes its name from the French word ‘rocaille’, which means rock or broken shell – natural motifs that often formed part of the designs, along with fish and other marine decorations. The acanthus leaf (Acanthus mollis), or rather a heavily stylised version of it, was also a signature motif.

The Rococo style – an introduction

The Swing - Fragonard&10;&10;A woman in a flowing pink dress is joyfully swinging in a lush garden, surrounded by ornate foliage and statues, while a man watches from below.