If you've noticed a remarkable amount of pastels in fall, people wearing a surprising number of impractical yet whimsical accessories, or an abundance of shells and flowers motifs, don't worry, babe.

Ms. Keegin is a photo editor and creative consultant. This is an installment of Visual Studies, a series that explores how images move through and shape culture. Lately the American president has been ...

Golden swirls, airy frescoes, cascading ornamentation... A product of 18th century European palaces, Rococo has lost none of its spectacular grace. Delicate yet flamboyant, whimsical and willingly ...