Rococo rules OK?

Rococo rules OK?

02 Feb 2005

The Rococo style, which flourished under the auspices of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour, is loved by some and mocked by others. Do you think this exuberant and animated style, of which Boucher was a master, is the supreme example of decorative harmony? Or do you believe it to be too frivolous for words?

Information correct on date of event.

Final vote: 84 For, 49 Against

The debate took place at: Wallace Collection.

Speakers for the motion:

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: Interior Designer and Television Presenter.

Simon Jenkins: Columnist for The Guardian and the London Evening Standard and former editor of the Times newspaper. He is also Chairman of the National Trust.

Speakers against the motion:

Sir Timothy Clifford: Director-General of The National Galleries of Scotland.

Philippa Stockley: Author of "A Factory of Cunning", Deputy Editor, Homes and Property, The Evening Standard.

Chair: Richard Dorment Art critic at The Daily Telegraph. Richard is also a trustee of the Wallace Collection.