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What Baroque characteristics can you identify in the image above?

The dolphins and the frivolous figures, as well the silks and satins.

What does the word 'barraco' mean?

irregularly shaped pearl

What are the three forms (shapes) of arabesques used in Rococo architecture?

S-shapes, C-shapes, and reversed C-shapes

What is depicted in the image above?

<p>In this painting, the goddess of love, Venus, appears near the center of the composition resting on silks and satins in a giant shell that is being pulled by dolphins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the image above located?

<p>in the Kaisersaal in Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is depicted in the image above?

<p>The painting shows a secret encounter between a young man and his sweetheart, who looks over her shoulder anxiously to make sure no one is coming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who designed the German building seen above?

<p>Johann Balthasar Neumann</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who had a very successful career as a royal painter, and spent most of his life decorating Versailles and Fountainebleau?

<p>Francois Boucher</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Boucher's style in the painting above different from that seen in works from other Rococo artists?

<p>This painting contains robust figures and a sensual feel that is much different than the work of other Rococo painters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name for the type of room shown above, and what was this type of room used for?

<p>The room is a salon, a lavish setting for fashionable gatherings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is depicted in the image above?

<p>a dream world full of beautifully dressed people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Boucher most well-known for?

<p>mythological scenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Rococo describe?

<p>a fanciful, refined, and playful style</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Rococo arabesque style?

<p>S-shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

What classic Rococo features can be seen in the image above?

<p>all the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of the French Rococo style of painting?

<p>Jean-Antoine Watteau</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word 'Rococo' comes from a combination of which two languages?

<p>French and Portuguese</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Jean-Antoine Watteau submitted the above piece to the Royal Academy of Painting?

<p>The Academy was so impressed that it created a new category of subject matter to accommodate the painting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what building can you see the image above?

<p>Kaisersaal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the artist most closely associated with Parisian Rococo?

<p>Francois Boucher</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two characters are depicted in the sculpture above?

<p>Cupid and Psyche</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rumors did the artist Adelaide Labille-Guiard have to face?

<p>She had to face rumors that her paintings had been done by male artists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the artist of the above painting?

<p>Angelica Kauffman</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the building above?

<p>Chiswick House</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who painted the image above?

<p>Joshua Reynolds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What classical story is the figure in the above painting telling?

<p>She plays the part of a Roman priestess making a sacrifice to the personifications of female beauty, the Three Graces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is depicted in the portrait above?

<p>Lady Bunbury</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did British Revival architecture change from the Rococo style?

<p>British Revival architects felt the Rococo style was too extravagant. British architecture was inspired by classical architecture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leading sculptor in the Italian Neoclassical Revival?

<p>Antonio Canova</p> Signup and view all the answers

What element(s) of classic architecture can you identify in the building seen above?

<p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the image above depict the revival of the Neoclassical style?

<p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the artist include an element of role reversal in the image above?

<p>the only male figure in the painting is a bust of her father, who acts as her muse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significance does the painting above have?

<p>It helped counter the restrictions placed on women artists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the artist's purpose with the painting above?

<p>She wanted to answer sexist rumors about her paintings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which styles are evident in the image above?

<p>Rococo and Enlightenment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who sculpted the image above?

<p>Antonio Canova</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Italian Revival, the ___________ style of architecture soon became the most sought after style.

<p>neoclassical</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who designed the above building?

<p>Richard Boyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the above sculpture depict?

<p>Cupid reviving Psyche with a kiss</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the image above exhibits a Rococo influence?

<p>feminine charms in lavish manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the image above located?

<p>in the Kaisersaal in Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'barraco' mean?

<p>irregularly shaped pearl</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the inspiration for the piece above?

<p>It was inspired by Pierre Corneille's 17th century drama Horace, which was based on Roman historical texts. However, the actual scene is thought to be the artist's creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What building is seen above?

<p>the United States Capitol building</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the Neoclassical period so different from the Baroque period?

<p>Neoclassical style was about progress through reason, and Baroque was about drama and exuberance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Jefferson's role in the development of the United States Capitol?

<p>He produced a design for the U.S. Capitol that was based on Roman temples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the image above depict?

<p>A prominent radical French journalist, Marat was murdered in the name of the French Revolution. A young supporter of the opposing party saw Marat as partly responsible for a series of riots in which many people were killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Houdon's style come to be associated with?

<p>Republican politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is depicted in the image above?

<p>Samuel Adams</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the building seen above?

<p>The building is Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the above image considered an emblem of the French Revolution?

<p>It represented the concept of sacrifice for the good of the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major events occurred during the Enlightenment period?

<p>the American and French Revolutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the piece above?

<p>Oath of Horatii</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jefferson adopt Neoclassicism as the official style of government architecture?

<p>He felt that the U.S. should free itself from British art influence and instead look to Republican Rome for artistic inspiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Houdon use as a prototype for the sculpture above?

<p>classical athletes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is depicted in the sculpture above?

<p>George Washington</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did art change during the Enlightenment period?

<p>There was a renewed interest in Greco-Roman and Classical works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Enlightenment period?

<p>a period in time in which progress through reason was highly valued</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the above painting fit the Neoclassical style?

<p>restrained drama of this scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the artist's intention in creating the arches in the background of the image above?

<p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the building above?

<p>Monticello</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements of classical pieces did Neoclassical artists seek to replicate?

<p>all the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who painted the image above?

<p>Caspar David Friedrich</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the painting above?

<p>Nebel (Fog) Either the German or English answer is correct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the artist use as some of his inspiration to paint the image above?

<p>He used sketches and his memories and feelings of the image.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is depicted in the image above?

<p>The burning of the House of Lords and Commons in London.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the painting above considered Romantic despite the artist's classical female figure in the center?

<p>it is not exactly factual, but creates an emotion of the moment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Below is a quote by the artist of the above painting. Choose the answer that completes the quote. 'Close your _________ eyes in order that you may first see your painting with your __________ eye.'

<p>physical; spiritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was nature viewed differently in the Romantic period compared to the Enlightenment and Neoclassical periods?

<p>In Enlightenment and Neoclassical art, nature was viewed as orderly, rational, and subject to laws that people can manipulate and observe, while during the Romantic period, nature was viewed as more powerful than themselves, and analogous to human feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sculpture above quickly became known as 'The Marseillaise.' What else was named 'The Marseillaise'?

<p>The French national anthem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the sculpture above commemorate?

<p>It commemorates a French volunteer army that halted a Prussian invasion in 1792-1793.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the painting above, the artist suggests that when ________ sleeps, monstrous things will happen.

<p>Reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the white figure in the scene above symbolize?

<p>a Christ-like figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Romantic characteristics can be seen in the painting above?

<p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the master of the Romantic landscape?

<p>James Mallord William Turner</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who painted the image above?

<p>Francisco Goya</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the structure of the composition help to define the feeling of the piece above?

<p>the diagonal composition of the bodies creates a climactic feel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the scene above depict?

<p>the revolt to overthrow the monarchial line after Napoleon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who painted the image above?

<p>James Mallord William Turner</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the above painting representative of the Romantic period?

<p>It is highly emotional, idealized, and full of feeling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the piece above?

<p>Raft of the Medusa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is depicted in the scene above?

<p>the personification of Reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

What 'knits' the above painting together?

<p>the mood, created by sunlight through the trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

Monet painted over _______ views of the facade of Rouen Cathedral.

<p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who painted the image above?

<p>Pierre-Auguste Renoir</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the ideal woman change in the two images above?

<p>Manet's nude is more angular and flattened, while Titian's is rounder and softer looking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the painting above, what did the artist borrow from Monet?

<p>Monet's use of natural light</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Japanese characteristic did Degas use in the above painting, as well as much of his work?

<p>Angular viewpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the piece above?

<p>Rouen Cathedral: The Portal (In Sun)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Degas' work different from the other Impressionists?

<p>He does not use natural light or the outdoors; instead his setting is indoors with artificial light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique did the artist of the painting above use to capture the light reflecting on the water?

<p>Rapid brushstrokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not a common Impressionist theme?

<p>mythology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the term 'Impressionism' come from?

<p>Critics who thought these pieces were merely 'impressions' of art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the Impressionistic characteristics seen in the painting above?

<p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who painted the image above?

<p>Monet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is foreshortening?

<p>a technique that draws the viewer into the image</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is Degas known for?

<p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Monet most interested in?

<p>light, the changes of light, and how it affected objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who painted the image above?

<p>Edgar Degas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main subject of the painting above?

<p>the visual effect that light produces on the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Baroque and Rococo Characteristics

  • Baroque style is characterized by dramatic, exuberant elements like frivolous figures, silks, and satins.
  • Rococo style is marked by playful, refined aesthetics, often featuring arabesques with S-shapes, C-shapes, and reversed C-shapes.

Notable Terms and Definitions

  • "Barraco" refers to an irregularly shaped pearl.
  • The Rococo style is described as fanciful and playful.

Key Artists and Their Works

  • Francois Boucher, a prominent royal painter, is known for decorating Versailles and Fountainebleau, and is recognized for his mythological scenes.
  • Jean-Antoine Watteau is celebrated as the founder of the French Rococo style in painting.
  • Antonio Canova serves as the leading sculptor of the Italian Neoclassical Revival.

Significant Locations and Structures

  • The Kaisersaal in Germany features artworks depicting mythological and romantic themes.
  • Chiswick House and Monticello exemplify Neoclassical architecture, influenced by Roman temple designs.

Artistic Techniques and Themes

  • Artists from the Neoclassical period focused on progress through reason as opposed to the drama of Baroque art.
  • Romanticism emerged with a focus on emotion and human experience, often contrasting the orderly view of nature found in previous periods.
  • The technique of foreshortening draws viewers into the composition, enhancing depth and perspective.

Major Historical Context

  • The Enlightenment period spurred revolutions, including the American and French Revolutions, valuing progress through reason.
  • The sculpture "The Marseillaise" and its connection to the French national anthem symbolized the fight for liberty during the revolutionary era.

Innovations in Art

  • Impressionism emerged in the late 19th century, characterized by light-filled, outdoor scenes and rapid brushstrokes to capture light's reflections.
  • Artists like Monet and Degas explored themes of light and color, developing distinct techniques such as capturing natural light effects in their work.

Comparisons in Artistic Styles

  • The transition from Rococo to Neoclassical architecture involved a shift away from extravagance towards more classical, restrained forms.
  • Differences in the depiction of idealized figures from artists like Titian to Manet illustrate how perceptions of beauty evolved over time.

Important Themes and Elements

  • Romantic characteristics emphasize emotional depth, idealization, and human feelings, diverging from classical subjects.
  • Impressionists focused on capturing fleeting moments, often overlooking strict themes like mythology in favor of contemporary life.

Cultural Impact on Art

  • The role of women in art history is highlighted through artists facing societal challenges, such as Adelaide Labille-Guiard, whose work was overshadowed by gender biases.
  • The reflection of political and social ideals in art, particularly in the works of Houdon and other artists, showcases the evolving relationship between art and society.

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