The word "rococo" is derived from the French word "rocaille", which denoted shell-covered rockwork.

UNESCO: Culture

Even after the shell-laden Rococo movement wound down in the late 18th century, oceanic accents appeared on metalwork.

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Much of the art during the baroque and rococo periods had its origins in East Asia.

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These walls feature shell-covered works, the original "Rococo" style.

UNESCO: Culture