François Boucher: The Architect of Rococo François Boucher (1703–1770) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of French art, inextricably linked to the rise and flourishing of the Rococo style. More than simply a painter, he was an orchestrator – a master designer who shaped the visual language of his era, influencing not only painting but also decorative arts, theater design, and even fashion. Born into modest circumstances in Par…