Question

Explain how the rococo style bridged the Baroque and Classical styles.

Answer 1

Answer: The Rococo style is one of France's most important artistic styles, described as a style of "refined simplicity and delicate decoration, typically rockwork, shells, scrolls, and flowers." It mainly depicts sentimental and elegant themes, so it can be associated with the Baroque and Classical styles.

Answer 2

Baroque and Classical have many contrasting and unique differences. As to transition, changes slowly took place which can be seen in many different composers at either end of a period. In the mid-18th century, plurality of styles emerged. Composers used to write combinations of Baroque and classical styles.Rococo style was one of the newly emerging styles. Different characteristic changes were observed in the works of some composers.