Rococo Repoussé: Student Work Display, ARTH 302

The students of ARTH 302 “Art Across Time: 17^th century-Present” investigated the complex nuances associated with the Rococo movement.

Examining French aristocracy, the influence of 18^th century Chinese design, and exploring the delicate intricacies of passion, students dove into the labyrinth of iconography that is “Rococo.” While conducting scholarly research on specific works of art, students recreated aspects of their selected research topic through the age-old metal-manipulation technique “repoussé.” Employing an assortment of mark making techniques, students artfully shaped a flat piece of metal into a specified Rococo scene.

When visiting the JFK Library’s Secrist Gallery, visitors may view repoussé designs depicting imagery iconic of the Rococo art period.

Student Artists and Research Topics:

1. Chloe Brook, “The Swing” by Fragonard
2. Carly Ellis, “Catherine Palace” by Johann Friedrich Braunstein
3. Sophie Brabec, “Pilgrimage to Cythera” by Watteau
4. Alexander Pacheco, “Marie Antoinette and Her Children” by Le Brun
5. Carly Bale, “The Rebuke of Adam and Eve” by Charles Joseph Natoire
6. Mya Patrick, “The Swing” by Fragonard
7. Alyssa Kamp, “La Toilette” by Boucher
8. Andrew Rogers, “The Embarkation for Cythera” by Watteau
9. Rachel Chambers, “The Bathing Pool” by Hubert Robert
10.   Sab Borders, “The Confession” by Fragonard
11.   Addison Hensen, “The Hall of Mirrors” Jules Hardouin-Mansart
12.   Ash Gordon, “The Swing” by Fragonard
13.   Lily Henderson, “Madame de Pompadour at her Toilette” by Boucher
14.   Trevor Maine, “Mezzetin” by Watteau
15.   Genevieve Curry, “The Swing” by Fragonard
16.   Shontelle Belback, “Cupid a Capture” by Boucher
17.   Larissa Schwendiman, “Thailia, Muse of Comedy” by Jean-Marc Nattier
18.   Kenzie Thompson, “Sanssouci” by Frederick II
19.   Louisa Volkov, “The Swing” by Fragonard
20.   Jade Ostendorf, “Pilgrimage to Cythera” by Watteau
21.   Rachel Hove, “Madame de Pompadour” by Boucher
22.   Dairy Haney, “Sappho Inspired by Cupid” by Fragonard
23.   Adon Cough, “Tapestry Showing Scenes from the Italian Fêtes” by Boucher
24.   Marisa Meneses, “The Swing” by Fragonard