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DRINKING COFFEE "A LA TURQUE"
During the Rococo period, people loved to dress up and surround themselves with objects in the oriental style.

Word:

decorate

Question:

Why did people prefer surrounding themselves with objects in the oriental style during the Rococo period?

Answer (optional):

During the Rococo period, people preferred surrounding themselves with objects in the oriental style because they loved to dress up and masquerading in exotic styles, which extended from Chinese porcelain rooms to little blackamoors serving the fashionable beverages. This fascination with the oriental aesthetic also led to some people dressing up in native costumes while enjoying their coffee.