What are the three types of Rococo scrolls?

• A. C, S, Z scroll
• B. C scrolls only
• C. C, reverse C, S scroll
• D. C, reverse C, L scroll

Answer: (C)

Rococo scrolls rely on curved, flowing lines that create movement and lightness in decoration. The three main scroll forms you’ll encounter are the C-scroll, the reverse C-scroll, and the S-scroll. The C-scroll is a single, gentle curve like the letter C, giving an open, outward turn. The reverse C-scroll is the mirror of that, turning in the opposite direction to introduce balance and counter-motion in a composition. The S-scroll combines two connected curves, producing a sinuous line that keeps the eye moving across the design.

These three shapes form the core vocabulary of Rococo scrollwork, used in moldings, cartouches, furniture, and plasterwork to achieve that characteristic lively, asymmetrical elegance. Other options introduce forms not typically part of Rococo scroll terminology, or omit one of these standard shapes, which is why the combination of C, reverse C, and S scroll is the correct set.