Artspeaking topic
The birth of Rococo: what does the shift from Baroque gravity to a light, ornate, playful style tell us?
— The Rococo movement
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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