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The students of ART 313 鈥淎rt Across Time: 17^th century-Present” investigated the complex nuances associated with the Rococo movement.

Examining French aristocracy, the influence of 18^th century Chinese design, and exploring the delicate intricacies of passion, students dove into the labyrinth of iconography that is 鈥淩ococo.鈥� While conducting scholarly research on specific works of art, students recreated aspects of their selected research topic through the age-old metal-manipulation technique 鈥渞epouss茅.鈥� Employing an assortment of mark making techniques, students artfully shaped a flat piece of metal into a specified Rococo scene.

When visiting the JFK Library鈥檚 Gallery, visitors may view repouss茅 designs depicting imagery iconic of the Rococo art period.