Heavy, grand, and theatrical: sculptural, bulbous forms, elaborate carving and moulding: rich gilding: asymmetry.
MOTIFS
Eagles, cornucopia (symbol of plenty), trophies, putto, caryatids, pediments (architectural term for the triangular gable above the portico of a Greek temple), swags, and lion’s paw feet
ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT
Originated in Rome, style was representative of the Roman Catholic Church: flourished at the court of Louis XIV at Versailles: spread to The Netherlands and Britain by Huguenot craftsmen after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes 1685
