Rococo

Comparison between Rococo Art and Contemporary Society
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The development of Rococo arts in the seventeenth century had a major impact on the history of arts globally. Major comparisons are derivable between Rococo to the contemporary way of life in the current society. Rococo art derived inspiration from light-heart romance. In contemporary society, there is an increase in demand for love. The young are looking for romantic relationships. The contemporary society expresses love in music and writings. Just as abundance, playfulness, and refinement fueled rococo art in the seventeenth century, general peace in the globe since World War 2 has made the contemporary society develop economically and socially. This abundance in peace and economic success has made the society adopt a carefree lifestyle. Some people in contemporary society have achieved great wealth that makes them live carefree, well knowing that they can afford nearly anything they want in life (Gaur, 2013).
With prolonged peace in most countries in modern society, life has become more light-hearted. People praise success and talent. The contemporary society is threatened by things that affect their material, cultural and psychological life. For instance, people in contemporary society are insecure about losing their jobs. People are generally unwilling to accept changes in their life brought by the increase in enlightening among the people. This scenario is quite similar to Rococo art which was dominant in periods where there was a general increase in enlighten in the seventeenth century.

Rococo art flourished in a period where there was a general decrease in the levels of moral standings in the society. Secularism had taken root in the society, and people had less strict moral opinions considered quite relevant to the contemporary society. With major improvements in communication in the society, people have greatly embraced secularism. Strict moral standings in the society have progressively eroded. Behaviors that were previously considered absurd are now acceptable. For instance, the contemporary society has started embracing same-sex sexual relationships, an act considered to be a taboo some years back. People have moved to defend the rights of LGBTs, and countries like the US has legalized their relationships.
There is a similarity between the Rococo art and the contemporary society. From a great interest in fine lifestyle to moral decay, the Rococo society is comparable to contemporary society. However, exercising care should be important so that people do not lose their moral standings in contemporary society.
References
Gaur, N. (2013). Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassicism: Comparison and contrast | Art Media | Sculpture. Retrieved from https://www.scribd.com/doc/179666632/Baroque-Rococo-and-Neoclassicism-Comparison-and-contrast