Worksheet #24 Chapter 24 Baroque
What are considered to be the political, artistic and religious distinctions between Flanders and the Dutch Republic?
Rubens painted the Elevation of the Cross (24-34). Describe the attributes as well as the source influences from the Renaissance.
Rubens focused theme is:
From the period of 1622-1626, Rubens completed a series of paintings with historical/allegorical works glorifying .
How did Rubens express his feelings about war?
Rubens’ most famous assistant (apprentice) was . The main subject matter of his paintings is . An excellent example is that of Charles I Dismounted (24-38).
What attributes of Clara Peeters still life paintings were so unusual?
The Dutch Republic gained its independence from Spain and in the process rejected an absolute ruler. Where did the wealth and power come from in Holland?
How did the Calvinistic Protestantism control the art of Holland?
A leading Dutch painter from the Haarlem school is Frans Hals. His painting, Archers of St. Hadrian) is an excellent example of Hals’ ability at “casualness” in painting. Explain
What did Rembrandt find by manipulating light and shadow?
Even if Rembrandt had not painted, we would still be studying him because of the numerous etchings he produced. Describe the process of etching and why was it preferable to engraving or woodcut?
The View of Haarlem from the Dunes at Overveen (24-51) represents the best painting in Holland, by . How is his painting described in Gardner?
Jan Vermeer usually painted the same type of image in his 35 paintings. His models were nearly always performing some task. His lighting is unique. Gardner suggests that Vermeer used mirrors and a . Explain how that object works
Vermeer’s paintings also reflect an attention to color, how it affects other colors and the color of shadows. Explain.
The antithesis of Vermeer’s calm and decorum is the work of .
The still life was a favorite of prosperous Dutch merchants because…
In Vanitas Still Life, the skull, cracked walnut, timepiece and tipped glass represent…
The nature of the French Baroque style was largely the result of…
Nicolas Poussin chose subjects as inspired by and .
In the Burial of Phocion (24-60), Poussin has created his finest example of a “grandiose” subject. How does he achieve this?
On a different, softer style, Claude Lorrain modulates the disciplined rational art of Poussin. His subjects were based essentially on one theme. Describe.
An example of this is . How did Lorrain achieve his marvelous effects of light?
Georges de La Tour possibly learned of Caravaggio through the Dutch school of Utrecht. An example of his interpretation of this technique is ____________________ . Further discuss his technique in composition.
Define absolutism as it applies to Louis XIV and France
French architecture took a decidedly new turn in the mid 1600’s with Perault, LeVau, and LeBrun. The Classical ideal is first expressed in the East façade of the _____ . Instead of verticality, the design is horizontal with. . .
The became the greatest architectural project of the age. The mirror was an ultimate source of illusion and favorite element of Baroque design. The architect commissioned with the Chapel at Versailles, and the Eglise’ de Dome is .
It is said that Versailles expresses the rationalistic creed. What does this mean?
More likely to produce creative literature, lyric poetry, and music, England is virtually left out of the visual arts discussion since the middle ages. The revolution in English building was largely due to the architect, . He spent time in and greatly admired the classical work of . In Jones’ design for the he incorporates symmetry using both and . Jones’ influence lasts over ________ centuries.
The most prominent feature in London’s skyline was designed by. . . He was a master at creating monumental unity. He redesigned the entire church, using influences of. . .
Late Baroque Art
Architects associated with the aging Wren developed a return to the Italian and French influence in architecture. One of the better known, , designed Blenheim, a large country estate for .
Italian architects Borromini and Guarni influenced work done in ________________ and . An architect using elements of the Italian baroque was: .
What artist’s sculpture influenced the design of Asam’s Assumption of the Virgin?