Baroque
Name given to the dynamic style that dominate art during the 17th century
Where did the baroque period originate
In Rome
What does baroque include
Painting, sculpture and architecture
What did baroque art reflect
The religious tensions of the age with the reformation and counter-reformation
What was the reformation
The European Cristian reform movement established Protestantism. It was led by martin Luther’s John cabin
What was baroque art dedicated to
Emotion and human drama became important
Genera characteristics of baroque
- looked at greatness of high renaissance and mixed it with mannerism
- asymmetrical composition : spiral
- dramatic chiaroscuro
- demanded high technical ability
- always movement in subject matter
- rich glowing colour
- distortions and contortions
- subjective:artists opinions and emotions were important
- deep space in artwork
- fleeting moment often used as subject
- still naturalistic
- themes often still religious
Baroque artists (Italy)
Caravaggio, Gentileschi , Bernini
What is her in best know for
Sculptures
Who was Bernini
He epitomised the baroque
Example of Bernini sculpture
Ecstasy of st. Teresa
Who was Rubens
A Flemish baroque painter
What is Rubens well known for
Well known for counterreformation
Rubens example
The rape of the Waugh gets of leucippus
Who was an example of Holland baroque
Rembrandt
Rembrandt example
The night watch
Vanitas
Type of still-life depicting a collection on objects symbolises get the brevity of life and the transience of all earthly pleasures and achievements
