neo-Louis XV

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Scope note
Historicist architecture style developed around 1910. Reverts to the formal language of architecture of the mid-18th century, from the Louis XV period (1723-1750). Characterised by specific Rococo ornamentation such as irregular shell shapes, rocailles, and a predilection for asymmetry.
neo-Louis XV
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024