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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.
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Following Martin Luther's Reformation, what happened to the region of Flanders?
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Identify two different opinions as to when modern art began.
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On what two levels did the 'modern' painters of the nineteenth century object to Academic art?
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Into what two stylistically divergent groups did the Post-Impressionists fall?
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Who were the American Expatriates?
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What are two major characteristics of Impressionism?
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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.
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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.