Worksheet #26 Chapter 24 Baroque
What is considered Flanders?
One brilliant Flemish artist is His style draws on the masters of the Renaissance, and . Also masters of Baroque including and .
Rubens painted the Elevation of the Cross (24-34). Describe the attributes:
Rubens one general theme is:
From the period of 1622-1626, Rubens completed a series of paintings with historical allegorical works glorifying . Would these paintings be considered a form of propaganda? What are your clues?
How did Rubens feel about war? Give an example.
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?
Paintings by Dutch artists, because of the lack of religious commissions grew to include many secular subjects, such as:
The Dutch painter studied in Italy and brought back the use of the “night painting” style and models representing un-idealized human figures. His best known work is:
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
Rembrandt found that by manipulating light and shadow in terms of direction, _____________________, and texture of , he could render the most subtle nuances of character and , of , or of whole __________________.
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 of painting in Holland, by . How is his painting described?
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 . What is this object? Explain how it 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…
Nicolas Poussin chose subjects as inspired by and . He was informed and influenced by Raphael’s and by
The early Renaissance tradition asserts that all good art must be the result of good and . Two favorite subjects of the Classicizing artists:
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In the Burial of Phocion (24-60), Poussin has created his finest example of this “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?
From the Duchy of Lorraine come two artists usually included in discussions of art from this time. They are . Callot was noted for his .
Georges de La Tour possibly learned of Caravaggio through the Dutch school of . An example of his interpretation of this technique is ____________________ . The supernatural calm that pervades this work is characteristic of the of his art; he achieved this by eliminating and emotive by suppression of surface and simplification of body .
Name the Academy of Art established in 1648.
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______________________________________
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The became the greatest architectural project of the age. It was planned on a gigantic scale with a park and satellite city. The most famous of all the hundreds of rooms is the . 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 is the ___________________________ designed by Sir . He was a master at creating monumental unity. He redesigned the entire church, using influences of ______________ for the upper level and towers while incorporating design on lower levels.
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 . It was not particularly laid out well with the kitchen 200 feet from the formal dining room. It does, however, demonstrate Vanbrugh’s love for and .
Italian architects Borromini and Guarni influenced work done in ________________________________ and . An architect using elements of the Italian baroque was:
The floor plan indicates few straight lines in the design. Explain.
What artist’s sculpture influenced the design of Asam’s Assumption of the Virgin?