Baroque Art vs. Reformation Art

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How did Baroque art differ from that of Reformation art?

It was ornamental and complex.

Who commissioned Protestant artists?

the wealthy

What is iconoclasm?

the destruction of religious images and icons

How did the invention of the printing press affect the art market?

It made art more affordable. Signup and view all the answers

Which Baroque artist from a Protestant country did NOT produce work for the Catholic Church?

Rembrandt van Rijn Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a characteristic of Baroque architecture?

small, simple buildings Signup and view all the answers

What was typical of Baroque art?

a dark background with light focusing on the subjects Signup and view all the answers

What was Caravaggio's chiaroscuro technique?

dramatic use of light and shadow Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the revolution that the invention of the printing press brought to visual culture?

It made art more accessible to middle and lower classes. Signup and view all the answers

What is Johannes Gutenberg famous for?

inventing the printing press Signup and view all the answers

Which printmaking technique was commonly used to translate oil paintings to printed form?

mezzotint Signup and view all the answers

Printing increased the value of original works of art.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are relief prints generally made from?

woodcuts Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered that light splits into seven colors when passing through a prism?

Isaac Newton Signup and view all the answers

Which painting by Georges Seurat is an excellent example of color theory?

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte Signup and view all the answers

What can we conclude about Leonardo da Vinci from his anatomical drawings?

He had sharp observational skills and wanted his art to resemble real life as closely as possible. Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the principle of the camera obscura?

Light passing through a hole in the wall of a completely darkened room forms an inverted image of the outside object on the opposite wall. Signup and view all the answers

What does David's painting Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries represent?

Napoleon as a powerful military leader and statesman Signup and view all the answers

Which of David's paintings conveyed a call to revolutionary action?

Oath of Horatii Signup and view all the answers

Which of David's paintings represents the murder of one of the Jacobin leaders?

Death of Marat Signup and view all the answers

What does Versailles symbolize?

absolutism Signup and view all the answers

Which artists apply colors in small brush strokes, making their paintings lively depictions when seen from a distance?

impressionists Signup and view all the answers

Which artist was part of the expressionist movement?

Vincent van Gogh Signup and view all the answers

Which art movement does Edvard Munch's painting The Scream represent?

expressionism Signup and view all the answers

In Piet Mondrian's Broadway Boogie-Woogie, what inspired the artist to paint yellow lines?

New York city's cabs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Baroque Art and Reformation Art

Baroque art originated in the late sixteenth century, characterized by its ornamental and complex style.
Catholic artists produced religious themes, while Protestant artists often focused on secular subjects.
Wealthy patrons commissioned works from Protestant artists.

Iconoclasm and Religious Art

Iconoclasm refers to the destruction of religious images and icons, prevalent due to Protestant critiques of religious art.

Impact of the Printing Press

The invention of the printing press enabled the production of affordable art prints, transforming the art market.
It enhanced accessibility for middle and lower classes, revolutionizing visual culture.
Johannes Gutenberg is credited with inventing the printing press.
The mezzotint printmaking technique was widely used to translate oil paintings into prints.

Baroque Characteristics and Techniques

Baroque architecture typically features large, elaborate structures, contrasting with small and simple buildings.
A common characteristic of Baroque art includes dark backgrounds with subjects illuminated by light.
Caravaggio's chiaroscuro technique highlights dramatic contrasts between light and shadow.

Notable Artists and Their Works

Rembrandt van Rijn is a renowned Baroque artist from a Protestant background who did not create works for the Catholic Church.
Georges Seurat's painting "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte" exemplifies color theory through the blending of adjacent hues.
David's painting "Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries" portrays Napoleon as a formidable leader, while his work "Oath of Horatii" calls for revolutionary action, and "Death of Marat" depicts the murder of a Jacobin leader.
Versailles symbolizes the idea of absolutism.

19th Century Movements

Impressionists applied colors using small brush strokes, resulting in vibrant paintings when viewed from a distance.
Vincent van Gogh was a significant figure in the expressionist movement, known for altering forms and using color expressively.
Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream" embodies expressionism, conveying feelings of anxiety and isolation through color and form.

Scientific Influence on Art

Isaac Newton discovered that light passing through a prism splits into seven colors, laying groundwork for understanding color theory.
Piet Mondrian's abstract work "Broadway Boogie-Woogie" drew inspiration from the yellow lines of New York City cabs.

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Description

Explore the distinctions between Baroque art and Reformation art in this quiz. Learn how the styles differed in terms of themes, subjects, and the influences of religious movements during the late sixteenth century. Test your knowledge on key artists and their commissions.