The Baroque Period
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The Baroque Period

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Artemisia Gentileschi - one of the first women artists to emerge as a significant personality in Europe Giovanni Bautista Gaulli – painted the fresco of the Triumph of the Name of Jesus of Il Gesu Peter Paul Rubens - he undertook important diplomatic missions for the Spanish Netherlands and was court painter to the governors of their territory. Ruben’s works - Venus and Adonis - Nude Man with Arms Raised - Raising of the Cross Rembrandt van.

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Baroque - came from the Portuguese term “barocco” which means irregular or distorted pearls Gianlorenzo Bernini – most important sculptor of the Baroque style Bernini’s work – David, St. Peter’s Basilica’s Baldacchino Caravaggio – real name is Michaelangelo Merisi, Caravaggio - Baroque painter who painted directly on the canvas, making no preliminary drawings Caravaggio’s works - Boy with a Basket of Fruits - Calling of St. Matthew ______ - the use of sharply contrasting light and dark enhances the Christian message

Tenebrism

Baroque - came from the Portuguese term “barocco” which means irregular or distorted pearls Gianlorenzo ______ – most important sculptor of the Baroque style ______’s work – David, St. Peter’s Basilica’s Baldacchino Caravaggio – real name is Michaelangelo Merisi, Caravaggio - Baroque painter who painted directly on the canvas, making no preliminary drawings Caravaggio’s works - Boy with a Basket of Fruits - Calling of St. Matthew Tenebrism - the use of sharply contrasting light and dark enhances the Christian message Artemisia Gentileschi - one of the first women artists to emerge as a significant personality in Europe Giovanni Bautista Gaulli – painted the fresco of the Triumph of the Name of Jesus of Il Gesu Peter Paul Rubens - he undertook important diplomatic missions for the Spanish Netherlands and was court painter to the governors of their territory. Ruben’s works - Venus and Adonis - Nude Man with Arms Raised - Raising of the Cross Rembrandt van.

Bernini

______ – real name is Michaelangelo Merisi, ______ - Baroque painter who painted directly on the canvas, making no preliminary drawings ______’s works - Boy with a Basket of Fruits - Calling of St. Matthew Tenebrism - the use of sharply contrasting light and dark enhances the Christian message Artemisia Gentileschi - one of the first women artists to emerge as a significant personality in Europe Giovanni Bautista Gaulli – painted the fresco of the Triumph of the Name of Jesus of Il Gesu Peter Paul Rubens - he undertook important diplomatic missions for the Spanish Netherlands and was court painter to the governors of their territory. Ruben’s works - Venus and Adonis - Nude Man with Arms Raised - Raising of the Cross Rembrandt van.

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Gianlorenzo Bernini – most important sculptor of the Baroque style Bernini’s work – David, St. Peter’s Basilica’s Baldacchino Caravaggio – real name is Michaelangelo Merisi, Caravaggio - Baroque painter who painted directly on the canvas, making no preliminary drawings Caravaggio’s works - Boy with a Basket of Fruits - Calling of St. Matthew Tenebrism - the use of sharply contrasting light and dark enhances the Christian message Artemisia Gentileschi - one of the first women artists to emerge as a significant personality in Europe Giovanni Bautista Gaulli – painted the fresco of the Triumph of the Name of Jesus of Il Gesu Peter Paul Rubens - he undertook important diplomatic missions for the Spanish Netherlands and was court painter to the governors of their territory. Ruben’s works - Venus and Adonis - Nude Man with Arms Raised - Raising of the Cross Rembrandt van.

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Who is the most important sculptor of the Baroque style?

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What is Tenebrism?

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Name a significant Baroque painter who painted directly on the canvas, making no preliminary drawings.

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Who is one of the first women artists to emerge as a significant personality in Europe during the Baroque period?

<p>Artemisia Gentileschi</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artist undertook important diplomatic missions for the Spanish Netherlands and was court painter to the governors of their territory?

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Study Notes

Baroque Art and Artists

  • Artemisia Gentileschi was one of the first women artists to emerge as a significant personality in Europe during the Baroque period.
  • Giovanni Bautista Gaulli painted the fresco of the Triumph of the Name of Jesus of Il Gesu.
  • Peter Paul Rubens undertook important diplomatic missions for the Spanish Netherlands and was court painter to the governors of their territory.

Peter Paul Rubens' Works

  • Venus and Adonis
  • Nude Man with Arms Raised
  • Raising of the Cross

Gianlorenzo Bernini

  • Most important sculptor of the Baroque style.
  • His works include:
    • David
    • St.Peter’s Basilica’s Baldacchino

Caravaggio

  • Real name is Michaelangelo Merisi.
  • Baroque painter who painted directly on the canvas, making no preliminary drawings.
  • His works include:
    • Boy with a Basket of Fruits
    • Calling of St.Matthew

Tenebrism

  • The use of sharply contrasting light and dark to enhance the Christian message.

Baroque Origins

  • Came from the Portuguese term “barocco” which means irregular or distorted pearls.

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Test your knowledge of the Baroque period with this quiz. Explore the art and sculptures of Gianlorenzo Bernini and Caravaggio, and learn about the defining features of this artistic movement.

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