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Science and art in the 18th century - Coggle Diagram
Science and art in the 18th century
SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES
Two factors brought about great scientific and cultural advances
the scientific legacy of the 17th century
It would be impossible to understand the progress of the 18th century
without considering the contribution of the 17th century
The application of the scientific method to all fields of knowledge
chemistry and medicine
the influence of the Enlightenment on education and technological progress
Many centres of study were created
which allowed knowledge
be spread to a greater number of people
The result was great
technological
developments
which led to
significant improvements in people's wellbeing
Medicine
In 1750 Benjamin Franklin
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In 1714 Gabriel Fahrenheit
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In 1788 James Hutton
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Physics and geology
In 1747
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In 1733 Stephen Hales
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In 1796 Edward Jenner
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ROCOCO ART
it was an aristocratic style of art
popular in Europe
between the 1730s and 1760s
It reflected the aesthetic tastes of the nobility
who commissioned works that
represented the joys of life to decorate their homes
it was characterised by exuberant forms and elaborate decoration
Architecture
interiors were elaborately decorated with
seashells
floral elements
curves
In French
these decorative motifs are called
rocaille
the origin of the name Rococo
A number of luxurious palaces were built
A number of luxurious palaces were built
Sculpture
they were often small
they represented joyful and mythological themes
Edmé Bouchardon's Cupid
Painting
pastel colours
used to depict rural festivals and domestic scenes
The swing by Jean Honoré Fragonard
In Spain
religious themes continued to predominate
although they were influenced by Rococo style
examples
The new cathedral in Cádiz
the Gasparini Salon in the Royal Palace in Madrid
Luis Paret
used Rococo style to depict everyday life in paintings
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