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Which architectural landmark was renovated in the Baroque fashion during the time of Louis XIV?
Which architectural landmark was renovated in the Baroque fashion during the time of Louis XIV?
Who was responsible for the projecting portal of the Church of Val de Grace?
Who was responsible for the projecting portal of the Church of Val de Grace?
Before moving to Versailles in 1682, where was the seat of power in France?
Before moving to Versailles in 1682, where was the seat of power in France?
Which technique is Michelangelo Caravaggio known for?
Which technique is Michelangelo Caravaggio known for?
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What architectural theme is exemplified by the Palace at Versailles?
What architectural theme is exemplified by the Palace at Versailles?
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Which artist produced approximately 2,000 paintings during the Baroque period?
Which artist produced approximately 2,000 paintings during the Baroque period?
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The Church of Val de Grace was built by whom?
The Church of Val de Grace was built by whom?
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Which work is NOT by Michelangelo Caravaggio?
Which work is NOT by Michelangelo Caravaggio?
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Which artist was known as Venice's Master of Mannerism and created works such as The Conversion of St. Paul and The Last Supper?
Which artist was known as Venice's Master of Mannerism and created works such as The Conversion of St. Paul and The Last Supper?
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Which historical event is associated with the Counter Reformation?
Which historical event is associated with the Counter Reformation?
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Agnolo Bronzino is best known for his excellence in which type of paintings?
Agnolo Bronzino is best known for his excellence in which type of paintings?
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Which of the following best describes French Baroque Architecture?
Which of the following best describes French Baroque Architecture?
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Andrea Palladio, an influential architect, is known for his design of which notable building?
Andrea Palladio, an influential architect, is known for his design of which notable building?
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Which artist from the late Renaissance was known as a supreme colorist and part of the Venetian triumvirate?
Which artist from the late Renaissance was known as a supreme colorist and part of the Venetian triumvirate?
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What role did the Royal Academy in France play under the guidance of Jean-Baptiste Colbert?
What role did the Royal Academy in France play under the guidance of Jean-Baptiste Colbert?
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Which of Michelangelo's works is known for being a dramatic religious piece displayed in the Sistine Chapel?
Which of Michelangelo's works is known for being a dramatic religious piece displayed in the Sistine Chapel?
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Which structure is known as the first truly baroque facade?
Which structure is known as the first truly baroque facade?
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Who was the patron of the English Baroque style?
Who was the patron of the English Baroque style?
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What is the largest cathedral in England?
What is the largest cathedral in England?
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Who executed the design of Castle Howard?
Who executed the design of Castle Howard?
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Which architectural project was begun in 1705?
Which architectural project was begun in 1705?
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What was the design of Castle Howard essentially composed of?
What was the design of Castle Howard essentially composed of?
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Who designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica?
Who designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica?
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Which feature is found in S. Carlo alle Quattro Fontane?
Which feature is found in S. Carlo alle Quattro Fontane?
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Which of the following structures was designed by Francesco Borromini?
Which of the following structures was designed by Francesco Borromini?
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St. Peter's Basilica is surrounded by how many columns in Tuscan style?
St. Peter's Basilica is surrounded by how many columns in Tuscan style?
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Who designed the first truly Baroque facade?
Who designed the first truly Baroque facade?
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What is the primary structural feature of the Baldachino?
What is the primary structural feature of the Baldachino?
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Who specialized in aristocratic portraiture and was known for exquisite technique and details of silken fabrics?
Who specialized in aristocratic portraiture and was known for exquisite technique and details of silken fabrics?
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Which artist is credited with developing 'Rembrandt lighting'?
Which artist is credited with developing 'Rembrandt lighting'?
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What was a common subject of Jan Vermeer's paintings?
What was a common subject of Jan Vermeer's paintings?
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Which artist's work includes 'The Ecstasy of St. Teresa' and 'Fountain of Trevi'?
Which artist's work includes 'The Ecstasy of St. Teresa' and 'Fountain of Trevi'?
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What architectural style is characterized by free and sculptural use of classical orders, dynamic opposition, and dramatic effects combining architecture, sculpture, painting, and the decorative arts?
What architectural style is characterized by free and sculptural use of classical orders, dynamic opposition, and dramatic effects combining architecture, sculpture, painting, and the decorative arts?
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Which term best describes columns with a twisted shaft?
Which term best describes columns with a twisted shaft?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Baroque architecture?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Baroque architecture?
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Where did Baroque architecture originate?
Where did Baroque architecture originate?
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What period in history is French Rococo associated with?
What period in history is French Rococo associated with?
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Which of the following is NOT a general feature of Rococo art?
Which of the following is NOT a general feature of Rococo art?
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Who was the Austrian wife of Louis XVI during the Neoclassical period in France?
Who was the Austrian wife of Louis XVI during the Neoclassical period in France?
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Who is considered a leading Rococo painter from Flanders?
Who is considered a leading Rococo painter from Flanders?
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What is a common feature of Neoclassical art?
What is a common feature of Neoclassical art?
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What style is associated with Jacques Louis David's paintings?
What style is associated with Jacques Louis David's paintings?
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Which artist is known for using contemporary manners and social conventions in his satire?
Which artist is known for using contemporary manners and social conventions in his satire?
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What is one of the notable qualities of Clodion’s later works?
What is one of the notable qualities of Clodion’s later works?
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Which of the following describes features of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres's work?
Which of the following describes features of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres's work?
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What major shift occurred in the 18th century that impacted French Rococo art?
What major shift occurred in the 18th century that impacted French Rococo art?
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What type of ornamentation is characteristic of Nicolas Pineau's work?
What type of ornamentation is characteristic of Nicolas Pineau's work?
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Happy Accidents of the Swing is a work by which artist?
Happy Accidents of the Swing is a work by which artist?
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What period does the Neoclassic architectural style refer to?
What period does the Neoclassic architectural style refer to?
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Who designed the Petit Trianon, a Rococo architectural landmark?
Who designed the Petit Trianon, a Rococo architectural landmark?
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Which period in Spanish architecture is known for extremely decorated facades that resemble silversmiths' work?
Which period in Spanish architecture is known for extremely decorated facades that resemble silversmiths' work?
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Who was a prominent architect during the Desornamentado period?
Who was a prominent architect during the Desornamentado period?
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El Greco is primarily known for which type of subjects in his paintings?
El Greco is primarily known for which type of subjects in his paintings?
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What is a distinct characteristic of El Greco's work?
What is a distinct characteristic of El Greco's work?
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Which style combines classical orders and candelabra motifs into symmetrical wholes?
Which style combines classical orders and candelabra motifs into symmetrical wholes?
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Mudéjar architecture is associated with which group of people?
Mudéjar architecture is associated with which group of people?
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Which artist was the royal painter to Philip IV of Spain?
Which artist was the royal painter to Philip IV of Spain?
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What notable feature is included in the Churrigueresque architectural style?
What notable feature is included in the Churrigueresque architectural style?
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Who completed the design of The Escorial?
Who completed the design of The Escorial?
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Who was known for creating works such as Las Meninas and the Portrait of Innocent X?
Who was known for creating works such as Las Meninas and the Portrait of Innocent X?
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Which structure is known for its plateresque façade?
Which structure is known for its plateresque façade?
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Which building was constructed using plateresque influence and completed in 1528 by de Siloe?
Which building was constructed using plateresque influence and completed in 1528 by de Siloe?
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What was the architectural style of English settlers in North America between 1610-1800?
What was the architectural style of English settlers in North America between 1610-1800?
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What technique was involved in building a roof of dry straw or vegetation?
What technique was involved in building a roof of dry straw or vegetation?
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Which artist is known for their realistic and un-sentimental depictions of domestic interiors?
Which artist is known for their realistic and un-sentimental depictions of domestic interiors?
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What is the architectural style called that was influenced by Greek and Roman temples?
What is the architectural style called that was influenced by Greek and Roman temples?
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Which landmark was built in Neo-Classical style and inspired by the Maison Carrée at Nîmes?
Which landmark was built in Neo-Classical style and inspired by the Maison Carrée at Nîmes?
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What type of plan does the Church of Les Invalides follow?
What type of plan does the Church of Les Invalides follow?
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Which artist sought ideals of form and subject matter in landscapes with figures of light with color and mood?
Which artist sought ideals of form and subject matter in landscapes with figures of light with color and mood?
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Which architectural style is named after the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover?
Which architectural style is named after the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover?
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Who is known for displaying the sweeping grandeur of the Neoclassic style?
Who is known for displaying the sweeping grandeur of the Neoclassic style?
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Who remodeled the Church of Les Invalides?
Who remodeled the Church of Les Invalides?
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Study Notes
Historical Background of Art and Architecture
- Galileo, Harvey, and Newton's achievements influenced the development of art and architecture
- The Counter Reformation led to the emergence of Mannerism and Baroque styles
- The Council of Trent played a significant role in shaping the art of the period
Famous Artists
Jacopo Pontorno
- Florentine painter known for his mannerist style
Parmigianino
- Mannerist painter from Parma, known for his elegant and refined style
Tintoretto
- Venetian painter known for his dramatic use of perspectival space and lighting effects
- Considered a precursor of Baroque art
Veronese
- Venetian painter and master of color, known for his grand and festive style
Architecture
Andrea Palladio
- Italian architect, considered one of the greatest architects of the 16th century
- Designed palaces and villas, including the famous Villa Rotonda
- Influenced Western architecture through his treatise "I quattro libri dell'architettura"
Baroque Style
- Characterized by dramatic lighting, intense emotions, and highly ornamented decorations
- Emerged in Italy in the 17th century and spread to Europe
- Famous examples include St. Peter's Basilica and the Palace of Versailles
Agnolo Bronzino
- Mannerist painter known for his cool and elegant portraits
- Worked in Florence and was influenced by the Medici family
Michelangelo
- Famous artist and sculptor, known for his iconic works such as the Pietà and the Sistine Chapel ceiling
- Influenced the development of Mannerism and Baroque styles
Gianlorenzo Bernini
- Sculptor and architect, known for his dramatic and emotive works
- Influenced the development of Baroque architecture and sculpture
Caravaggio
- Italian painter, known for his dramatic and emotionally charged works
- Influenced the development of Baroque painting
Rembrandt van Rijn
- Dutch painter, known for his dramatic and expressive works
- Influenced the development of Dutch painting
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
- Italian sculptor and architect, known for his dramatic and emotive works
- Influenced the development of Baroque architecture and sculpture
Frankish Baroque
- Characterized by awkwardness and overly ornate handling of French Baroque characteristics
- Examples include St. Paul's Cathedral and Castle Howard
Rococo
- Emerged in France in the 18th century
- Characterized by gentle and playful style, pastel colors, and asymmetry
- Famous examples include the Palace of Versailles and the Royal Academy
Neoclassicism
- Emerged in Europe in the 18th century as a reaction to Rococo
- Characterized by classical restraint, purely Greek, Roman, or Greco-Roman hybrid styles
- Famous examples include the Panthéon in Paris and the United States Capitol building
Spanish Styles
Mudéjar
- A blend of Moorish and Christian architectural styles
- Emerged in Spain in the 12th-16th centuries
Renaissance/Plateresco
- A blend of Renaissance and Gothic styles
- Emerged in Spain in the 15th-16th centuries
Desornamentado
- A period of austere Renaissance style
- Emerged in Spain in the 16th-17th centuries
Baroque/Churriguerresque Style
- Emerged in Spain in the 17th-18th centuries
- Characterized by intricate and exaggerated ornamentation
Famous Spanish Artists
El Greco
- Greek painter who worked in Spain
- Known for his dramatic and expressive works
Diego Velázquez
- Spanish painter, known for his iconic works such as Las Meninas
- Influenced the development of Spanish painting
Francisco Goya
- Spanish painter, known for his poignant depictions of the brutality and corruption of his time
- Influenced the development of Spanish painting
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This quiz covers historical events and famous artists of the 16th century, including the Counter Reformation, Galileo, and notable painters such as Jacopo Pontorno and Tintoretto.
