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Russia Rococo

Russian Rococo architecture, emerging in the mid-18th century, is characterized by pastel colors, ornate decorations, and asymmetrical shapes, influenced by European Rococo and Baroque styles. Key features include the use of gold and elements from Classical Architecture, such as pediments and columns. Notable examples include the Catherine Palace and the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, showcasing the style's grandeur and opulence.

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Russia Rococo

Russian Rococo architecture, emerging in the mid-18th century, is characterized by pastel colors, ornate decorations, and asymmetrical shapes, influenced by European Rococo and Baroque styles. Key features include the use of gold and elements from Classical Architecture, such as pediments and columns. Notable examples include the Catherine Palace and the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, showcasing the style's grandeur and opulence.

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RUSSIA

ROCOCO
ARCHITECTURE
Russian Rococo architecture is a style of

architecture that emerged in Russia during the mid-

18th century. It is characterized by its use of pastel

colors, ornate decoration, and asymmetrical

shapes. This style was heavily influenced by

European Rococo and Baroque styles but also had

its own unique features.


ARCHITECTURAL
STYLE
 One of the key characteristics of
Russian Rococo architecture is its use
of pastel colors. Soft pinks, blues,
and yellows were commonly used to
create a delicate and feminine
aesthetic. Another important feature
is the use of ornate decoration, such
as intricate carvings and moldings.
Asymmetrical shapes were also
common, creating a sense of
movement and flow throughout the
building.
CHARCTERSTICS
 Elements from Classical Architecture and gold and other lavish

material

 Elements from Classical Architecture can also be found in many

different works of Rococo Architecture. These elements include

pediments, round arches, statuary niches, and the use of columns

from the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders.

 Gold was one of the most widely used materials during the Rococo

Age, and many of the great kings and queens of Europe had their

palaces completely covered with gilded details. Gold was also heavily

utilized in the Baroque Age, but during the Rococo period, this practice

was taken to a whole new level


 Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli, (born 1700, Paris,
France—died April 1771, St. Petersburg, Russia),
French-born inventor of an opulent Russian Baroque
architecture that combined elements of Rococo with
traditional elements of Russian architecture.
Architectutres done by bartolomeo
 Rundale palace, jelgava palace, peterhof palace, saint
andrews church, simonly convent
Example of Russia
rococo
architecture
 The Catherine Palace is located in St. Petersburg and is known for
its grandeur and opulence. Its exterior is decorated with intricate
carvings and moldings, while the interior features ornate rooms
and halls filled with works of art.
 The Winter Palace, also located in St. Petersburg, was the official
residence of the Russian monarchs from 1732 to 1917. It is one
of the largest and most impressive palaces in the world,
featuring over 1,000 rooms and countless works of art. Both of
these buildings showcase the beauty and grandeur of Russian
Rococo architecture.

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