Rococo: Travel, Pleasure, Madness

Rococo art is often dismissed as frivolous. But Waldemar Januszczak disagrees and in this three-part series he tries to bring Rococo art closer to us, and argues that the Rococo was the age in which the modern world was born.

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Created By

Waldemar Januszczak

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Rococo: Travel, Pleasure, Madness

First Air Date

January 21, 2014

Last Air Date

February 4, 2014

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

ZCZ Films

Networks

BBC Four

S01E03

Madness

The last episode focuses on the Rococo's descent into madness. The 18th century is seen as the era of frivolity and enjoyment, but in an age of such decadence there was also the dark side.

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Rococo: Travel, Pleasure, Madness

Overview Credits Watch Reviews Seasons Images Videos Recommendations Similar

Created By

Waldemar Januszczak

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Rococo: Travel, Pleasure, Madness

First Air Date

January 21, 2014

Last Air Date

February 4, 2014

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

ZCZ Films

Networks

BBC Four

S01E03

Madness

The last episode focuses on the Rococo's descent into madness. The 18th century is seen as the era of frivolity and enjoyment, but in an age of such decadence there was also the dark side.

View Episodes