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Travel in the 18th century had a profound impact on some of the greatest works of art ever created. The world was becoming smaller and more infused with new influences, as seen in the glorious architecture of the Bavarian pilgrimages, the romantic Venice of Canaletto, and the blossoming of exotic designs and tastes throughout Europe.

Rococo art, which drew inspiration from the grandeur of the Baroque, is often dismissed as frivolous and unserious, but Waldemar Januszczak disagrees. In this three-part series, he reexamines Rococo art and argues that it was in fact the era in which the modern world was born. Choosing three key territories of Rococo achievement—journey, pleasure, and madness—Waldemar celebrates the period’s finest cultural achievements and examines the underlying motivations and meanings that made them so prescient.

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From Rococo: Before going to bed

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