Art Appreciation Chapters 18 and 19 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the five major characteristics of Baroque art?

Motion, Space, Time, Dramatic use of light and passionate theatricality.

How did the irregularity of styles of the Baroque period manifest itself in Spain, Flanders, the Netherlands, and France and England?

In Spain, wealthy patrons imported Baroque art; Flanders produced works by Peter Paul Rubens; the Netherlands featured mysticism and daily life themes; France embraced classicism while overshadowing Rome; England showcased diverse religious backgrounds.

How did Louis XIV guarantee adherence to Classicism?

By having large academies of art which stressed the importance of classicism.

Describe the Rococo style.

An eighteenth-century style characterized by lighter colors, greater wit, playfulness, occasional eroticism, and more ornate decoration. Signup and view all the answers

Following Martin Luther's Reformation, what happened to the region of Flanders?

It became somewhat divided between Catholics and Protestants, with the northern part being extremely Protestant and the southern part being extremely Catholic. Signup and view all the answers

Identify two different opinions as to when modern art began.

Some say at the beginnings of the French Revolution in 1789; others say 1863. Signup and view all the answers

On what two levels did the 'modern' painters of the nineteenth century object to Academic art?

The subject matter didn't depict real life, nor did the manner in which the subjects were rendered reflect reality as observed by the naked eye. Signup and view all the answers

Into what two stylistically divergent groups did the Post-Impressionists fall?

Some enjoyed the concept of the Baroque era, while others preferred the neoclassical-romantic period. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the American Expatriates?

American artists that were born in America but spent most of their lives in Europe producing art. Signup and view all the answers

What are two major characteristics of Impressionism?

Impressionist painters advocated for painting outdoors and chose to render subjects found in nature. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Baroque Art Characteristics

Key features include motion, space, time, dramatic light usage, and passionate theatricality.

Regional Variations in Baroque Styles

Spain: Wealthy patrons drove demand for Baroque art, leading to the importation of numerous artworks.
Flanders: Peter Paul Rubens popularized Baroque themes, integrating ideas from Italian artists into his works.
Netherlands: Emphasis on mysticism and everyday life characterized Dutch Baroque art.
France: Gained prominence over Rome as a cultural center while focusing on classical styles.
England: Diverse religious influences led to varied subject matter and non-monarchical influence on art.

Louis XIV and Classicism

Established large art academies that emphasized and enforced classical artistic principles.

Rococo Style

An 18th-century extension of Baroque characterized by lighter colors, wit, playfulness, occasional erotic themes, and ornate decorations.

Flanders Post-Reformation Divisions

The region became split between Catholicism in the south and Protestantism in the north.

Beginnings of Modern Art

Some historians mark the start of modern art with the French Revolution in 1789, while others point to the year 1863.

Objections to Academic Art by Modern Painters

Nineteenth-century "modern" painters criticized academic subjects for lacking realism and failing to reflect observed reality in their renderings.

Post-Impressionism Groups

Post-Impressionists split into two factions: those aligned with Baroque concepts and those favoring Neoclassical-Romantic ideals.

American Expatriates

Artists who were born in the U.S. but spent most of their lives in Europe, contributing significantly to the art scene there.

Characteristics of Impressionism

Impressionist artists promoted outdoor painting and focused on capturing subjects from nature.

Description

This quiz covers key concepts from Chapters 18 and 19 of Art Appreciation, focusing on the characteristics of Baroque art and its style variations across different regions. Test your knowledge on the dramatic elements and the socio-economic influences of the Baroque period in Spain, Flanders, the Netherlands, France, and England.