Some common materials used in Rococo construction include:
1. Marble: Rococo architecture often featured the use of marble, especially for columns, floors, and decorative elements.
2. Plaster: Plaster was commonly used for creating intricate relief sculptures, ornamental moldings, and decorative friezes on walls and ceilings.
3. Wood: Fine wood, like mahogany and walnut, was utilized for furniture, paneling, and decorative carvings. Elaborate woodwork was a prominent feature of Rococo interiors.
4. Gilt-bronze: Gilt-bronze, also known as ormolu, was a popular material for creating ornate and intricate decorative elements, including chandeliers, candelabras, and furniture mounts.
5. Glass: Rococo interiors often incorporated mirrors, glass casings, and glassware to enhance the play of light and create a sense of opulence and luxury.
6. Silk and Brocade: Luxurious fabrics like silk and brocade were used for draperies, upholstery, and tapestries, adding a sense of elegance and richness to Rococo interiors.
7. Porcelain: Rococo-style porcelain, such as Meissen porcelain, was highly valued and used for creating decorative objects, vases, and tableware.
8. Stucco: Stucco was commonly used to create ornamental plasterwork on walls and ceilings. It was often molded into intricate floral and organic motifs.
9. Paint: Elaborate murals, ceiling paintings, and decorative frescoes were common in Rococo interiors, using a combination of oil paints and pigments.
10. Gold leaf: Gold leaf was applied to various surfaces, including frames, decorative objects, and furniture, to create a sense of luxury and highlight ornamental details.
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