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Baroque Art

Il Gesù: Principal church of the Jesuit order in Rome, features elaborate facades and notable frescoes, combining architecture and art.
Bernini's Baldacchino: Gilded bronze structure in Saint Peter’s Basilica, highlights the burial site of Saint Peter, illustrating the blend of sculpture and architecture typical of Baroque.
Bernini's David: Marble sculpture (1623) capturing a tense moment, exemplifying the dramatic essence of the Baroque period.
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa: Marble installation in the Cornaro Chapel, captures Teresa's mystical experience and emphasizes the emotional depth of Baroque spirituality.
Carlo Maderno's Santa Maria della Vittoria: Originally dedicated to Saint Paul, showcases Baroque architecture with a significant focus on the Virgin Mary.
San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane: Designed by Borromini, noted for its innovative use of space and complex geometry reflecting Counter-Reformation ideals.
Caravaggio's Tenebrism: Known for dramatic contrasts of light and shadow in works like "Conversion of Saint Paul" and "Calling of Saint Matthew", emphasizing everyday scenes with religious narratives.
Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith Slaying Holofernes: Renowned for depicting strong women, this work reflects her focus on heroism and struggle against oppression.
Peter Paul Rubens: Known for vibrant colors and dynamic compositions in artworks like "Elevation of the Cross," illustrating emotional intensity.
Rembrandt's Portraits: Celebrated for psychological depth, as seen in pieces like "Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp" and "Return of the Prodigal Son".
Diego Velázquez's Las Meninas: Complex composition reflecting royal life in 17th century Spain, blurring reality and illusion.

Rococo Art

Salon de la Princesse: Interior design by Germain Boffrand represents the shift towards intimate and flexible aristocratic settings in Rococo.
Antoine Watteau: Notable for developing the fete galante genre, depicted leisurely outdoor entertainment such as in "Return from Cythera".
François Boucher's Cupid a Captive: Features playful and sensual themes, employing Baroque techniques with light, dynamic forms, and rich color palettes.
Jean-Honoré Fragonard's The Swing: Iconic Rococo painting capturing flirtation and whimsy, characterized by pastel colors and playful composition.

Enlightenment Art

Jean-Baptiste Greuze's The Village Bride: Explores themes of sentimentality and virtue, reflective of Enlightenment ideals influenced by Rousseau.
Joseph Wright of Derby's A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery: Emphasizes scientific discovery and Enlightenment curiosity through a mechanical solar system model.
William Hogarth's Marriage à la Mode: A satirical series reflecting societal issues and moral shortcomings in the middle class.
John Singleton Copley's Portrait of Paul Revere: Represents authenticity and directness, highlighting American identity through portraiture.

Neoclassical Art

Neoclassical Ideals: Inspired by classical antiquity, emphasizing civic virtue, patriotism, and moral integrity; endorsed by figures like Thomas Jefferson.
Angelica Kauffmann's Mother of the Gracchi: Depicts the virtue of Cornelia, resonating with Neoclassical themes of family values and historical reference.
Jean-Antoine Houdon's George Washington: Combines contemporary attire with classical elements, symbolizing leadership and authority through Roman iconography.
Jacques-Louis David's Oath of the Horatii: Major Neoclassical work showcasing heroic themes and civic duty, reflecting the cultural context of the French Revolution.
The Death of Marat: Represents political commentary, depicting the assassination of Marat as a martyr of the revolutionary cause, emphasizing the power of art in public discourse.### Neoclassical Architecture
Neoclassicism emerged during the Enlightenment, emphasizing Classical models from ancient Greece and Rome.
Architects shifted from Baroque and Rococo styles, favoring streamlined designs with simpler forms.
Jacques-Germain Soufflot's Panthéon in Paris (1755-1792) features a Roman temple-inspired portico and a colonnaded dome, highlighting the influence of Classical architecture.

Chiswick House

Chiswick House, designed by Richard Boyle and William Kent, was initiated in 1725 near London.
The villa reflects Neoclassical principles with its emphasis on symmetry and simplicity.
Interiors exhibit Rococo influences, showcasing a blend of styles in early Neoclassical architecture.

Monticello

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, built from 1770 to 1806 in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a landmark example of American Neoclassical architecture.
Jefferson championed Neoclassicism as the architectural style for the United States.
Monticello incorporates Palladian elements and local materials, drawing visual parallels with Chiswick House.