You've probably already seen them, on porcelain, canvas or even tapestry, these gallant couples courting in the countryside. But who are they? Why are they ... Read more

  Rocaille ornamentation, often evoked in opposition to the antique, first appeared in Baroque Europe and developed until the end of the 19th century. ... Read more

The peaceful and prosperous reign of Louis XV (1715-1774) saw a prodigious development of the arts, letters and sciences. The construction of new palaces, the blossoming of ... Read more