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rocaille

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rocaille [rɒˈkaɪ]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) decorative rock or shell work, esp as ornamentation in a rococo fountain, grotto, or interior
[from French, from roc rock1]


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Hertel's essay on Wincklemann's dilemma--his search for allegory in Greek art and his broader quest for the Greek spirit in the face of the playful allegories rocaille of his own age--not only reiterates the challenges of reading and writing about allegory, but also makes for an interesting episode in the history of the study of art history.
Together, the couple created some of the company's greatest and most popular ever perfumes including 'N'Aimez, Tabac Blond, Pour un Homme and Fleurs de Rocaille.
To make the tri-strand beaded necklace , you''ll need: Craft thread (quilting thread works well if you don''t have craft thread on hand) A needle A pair of sharp scissors A necklace clasp, of any kind; I like to use the barrel closures 3 packages of 11/0 seed beads, or similar beads; I like 11/0 Rocaille beads, but any seed beads will work.
 
 
 
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