Jean-Antoine Watteau
Poet of the RococoBy Youri Zolotov
Length3h 4m
About this audiobook
Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) epitomises the grace, intelligence, and poetry of the eighteenth century, a period when French tastes reigned supreme throughout Europe. He is renowned as a pivotal figure in Rococo art. Watteau excels in depicting scenes of daily life and theatrical costumes. His work, while highly stylised, reveals an undercurrent of melancholy beneath its apparent frivolity. It captures profound emotions, hinting at love that transcends mere physical attraction and showcasing the enigmatic ambience present in his landscapes and the wistful gaze in lovers’ eyes. Watteau’s exceptional sense of colour imparts feelings of softness and mystery, akin to a pervasive musical undertone. His robust draughtsmanship places him among the greatest artists, and his inherent poetic essence evokes dreamlike visions.
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GenreOther
Length3 hrs 4 mins
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LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
4Works With Commentary
2The Painter, His Time and His Legend
5Biography
3The International Colloquium Commemorating the Tercentenary of Watteau’s Birth Chaired by Youri Zolotov
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