Watteau School

The Watteau School refers to a style of Rococo art named after the French painter Jean-Antoine Watteau. It is characterized by its elegance, gentle colors, and whimsical, often playful scenes depicting aristocratic leisure and theater. This style emphasizes grace, lightness, and a sense of charm, highlighting delicate details and soft atmospheres. The Watteau School influenced many artists in 18th-century France and contributed significantly to the development of decorative arts and portraiture during that period, reflecting the tastes and cultural ideals of the French aristocracy before the revolution.