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The effect of the French Revolution on painting and/or sculpture during this time.

Two artistic styles actually edged French revolution. They are Neo-classicism and Rococo. Rococo is a style of decoration that has been derived from the word rocaille. It normally influenced the decorative arts in France, Austria and southern part of Germany. It is marked by the unevenness, naturalism, light shades, carefreeness and subtle shell-like and soggy forms. In France the town houses that were built with aristocracy became salons. Salons are friendly areas to share dialogue. Jean-Antoine Watteau’s works demonstrated the Rococo style of France in paintings with scenes that are described as fete galantes which means the entertainments of outdoor. Jean-Honore
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