Classical elements in Rococo style are generally considered to be

• A. Common
• B. Rare
• C. Frequent
• D. Typical

Answer: (B)

Rococo interior design is all about lightness, movement, and playful decoration that moves away from strict order. It grew as a reaction to the weight of Baroque and the austere tendencies of classical forms, so its vocabulary favors curving lines, rocaille, shells, and natural motifs rather than the disciplined symmetry and classic column orders of antiquity. Because of that, genuine classical elements are introduced only sparingly, as decorative allusions rather than the framework of the design. In other words, the defining language of Rococo isn’t classical restraint, so references to classical elements appear infrequently, making them rare.