Unit 3: Sub-Topic 3: Baroque Art
What is impasto?
Impasto is a painting technique where paint is laid on an area of a surface in very thick layers, usually thick enough for brush strokes or painting knife strokes to be visible. With this technique, paint can also be mixed right on the canvas. Once the paint is dry, the purpose of impasto is to provide texture; so the paint appears like it's coming out of the canvas. (Answers may vary. Using thickly applied paints.)
What depicted in the image above?
In the image above, Judith and her maid servant are cleaning up after the murder of General Holofernes. (Answers may vary. Judith and her maid servant are cleaning up after the murder of General Holofernes.)
What depicted in the image above?AAnswers may vary. Judith and her maid servant are cleaning up after the murder of General Holofernes.nswers may vary. Judith and her maid servant are cleaning up after the murder of General Holofernes.
In the image above, Judith and her maid servant are cleaning up after the murder of General Holofernes. (Answers may vary. Judith and her maid servant are cleaning up after the murder of General Holofernes.)
What is the name of the above sculpture by Bernini?
(Ecstasy of St. Teresa)
Describe the stylistic influence of the church seen above.
(The church is a combination of basilica-style building and a united dome building.)
What type of composition would you use to create a Baroque style painting? a. diagonal b. mainly vertical c. staggered d. horizontal
A
Which of the artist's skills are best represented in the piece above? a. his skill at transparencies and reflections b. his ability to paint realistic images c. his ability to capture motion d. none of the above
A
What is a baldacchino?
A baldacchino is a canopy of state that is typically placed over an altar or throne. (A large canopy)
What was Christopher Wren's focus after much of London burned in 1666, and how did his plans change?
After much of London burned, Christopher Wren's focus was on restoring St. Paul's Cathedral, which he failed. Instead, he designed a new church, which ended up being the hallmark of English Baroque. (Answers may vary. He focused on salvaging St. Peter's Cathedral, however it failed. Instead, he designed a new church which is a hallmark of English Baroque.)
What type of painting is Anthony van Dyck most famous for?
Anthony van Dyck is most famous for portrait paintings. (Royal portraiture)
Why did Caravaggio use tenebrism?
Caravaggio used tenebrism (to convey and evoke emotion)
The Dutch were so proud of the painting below that they _______________________. a. presented it to King Charles I b. presented it to the French queen Marie de' Medici c. used it as a model for Flemish painters d. presented it to the French queen Marie Antoinette
B
What Baroque features can been seen in the above work by Caravaggio? a. the expressions on the faces b. the stone slab juts out in to the viewer's space c. the use of religious subject matter d. none of the above
B
What does the image below depict? a. an angel visiting Mary in a dream when she finds out she is pregnant with the Christ child b. when an angel pierced Saint Teresa's body repeatedly with an arrow transporting her to a state of ecstasy and a sense of oneness with God c. when an angel visits Saint Guadalupe and she faints
B
What was the theme of Château de Versailles, pictured above? a. beauty and simplicity b. absolute power and overwhelming strength c. drama and excitement d. humility and piety (Picture on iPad labeled #20)
B
What were the main differences between French and English Baroque painting? a. English Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting. b. French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in English painting. c. English Baroque painting displayed high contrast of light and shadow. d. English Baroque painting had a strong Dutch Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting.
B
Which of these best describes the inside of the Palace of Versailles? a. The hall is lined with windows, and leads to fountains. b. The hall is lined with mirrors, gilded statues and glass chandeliers hang above. c. The hall is lined with statues of Louis XIV.
B
Who expanded the Palace of Versailles to its present size? Please select the best answer from the choices provided a. Louis X b. Louis XIV c. Georges de la Tour d. Antoine Le Nain
B
Who is the artist of the image above? a. Christopher Wren b. Georges de la Tour c. Nicolas Poussin d. Antoine Le Nain
B
Who painted the above image? a. Caravaggio b. Francisco de Zurbaran c. Diego Velasquez d. Artemisia Gentileschi
B
How is Baroque sculpture different from classical sculpture?
Baroque's sculptures are different from classical sculptures because they are often described as extravagant or dramatic. Once, in comparison to art works considered more intellectual and restrained in the previous period. (Answers may vary. Baroque art is often described as exuberant, extravagant, and dramatic when compared to the more intellectual and restrained works of the previous periods. In baroque art, the viewer is invited to be a participant in the work - much like someone who is watching a film or a play is invited to participate in the story.)
How are these sculptures of the same subject portrayed differently? (Picture on iPad labeled #21)
Bernini's David invokes many emotions, and the sculpture itself is also extremely dramatic. Michelangelo's, "David", while slightly emotional, displays more intellectual aspects, than emotional aspects. (Answers will vary. Bernini's David invokes many emotions and the sculpture itself is extremely emotional and dramatic. Michelangelo's David while slightly emotional displays more intellectual aspects than emotional aspects. Bernini's version seems to force its way into the viewer's space while Michelangelo's stands peacefully allowing the viewer to create distance if the viewer wants.)
How did the artist add drama to the image above? a. He used more dramatic lighting than ever before. b. He created a narrative painting with conflict. c. He added some unnecessary but colorful characters.
C
What Baroque painting technique can you identify in the piece above? a. impasto b. genre painting c. tenebrism
C
What is the name of the piece above? a. The Beginning and the End b. The Triumph of Heaven c. The Triumph of the Name of Jesus and the Fall of the Damned
C
Who is the artist of the image above? a. Christopher Wren b. Georges de la Tour c. Nicolas Poussin d. Antoine Le Nain
C
Who of the following was an architect? a. Caravaggio b. Zurbaran c. Bernini d. Velasquez
C
Who painted the image above? a. Pieter Claesz b. Peter Paul Rubens c. Rembrandt d. Anthony van Dyck
C
Which of the following characteristics best describes Spanish and Italian Baroque styles? a. exuberant b. theatrical c. dramatic d. all of the above
D
Which of the following characteristics of Rubens came from his influences? a. dramatic lighting b. dynamic diagonal composition c. intense emotions d. all of the above
D
What is a genre painting?
Genre paintings refer to paintings depicting everyday life of the 17th century with Dutch and Flemish artist. With paintings including domestic situations and settings, interiors, mealtimes, celebrations, market, street scenes etc. (Answers may vary. A genre painting is a painting of a scene that can be found in everyday life. It is not a religious scene or portrait of royalty.)
Who is depicted in the image above?
Mary Magdalene
Where did Peter Paul Rubens get most of his inspiration for the image below?
Paul Rubens got most of the inspiration from the Italian Baroque Masters and Flemish Tradition. (Answers may vary. Italian Baroque masters and the Flemish tradition)
How does Poussin create an orderly progression through perspective in the image above?
Poussin creates an orderly progression through perspective by clearly defining the foreground, middle ground, and background. (Answers will vary. Through the clearly defined foreground, middleground, and background.)
How did Rubens alter the future of Baroque art?
Rubens altered the future of Baroque art because he combined Flemish and Baroque styles, which made his paintings synonymous with Flemish Baroque. (Answers will vary. He combined Flemish and Baroque styles, making his painting synonymous with Flemish Baroque.)
How does the artist use tenebrism in the piece above?
The artist above uses tenebrism (by bringing out the stark contrast between the saint and the background.)
How can you tell the artist of the image above was untrained?
The posture of the baby and women are depicted weird. The women's bent legs are depicted wrong, and so is the way the baby is sitting on her lap. (Answers may vary. The way the baby is standing on the mother's lap is rather ambiguous. The mother's bent legs are not depicted correctly to support the child either.)
How does the sculpture above convey emotion?
The sculpture shown can convey emotion with his posture, since he's leaning at an angle. This shows focus and precision. (Answers may vary. The curvature of his body, the dramatic emotion on his face.)
Why is the story of the Château de Versailles considered a "rags-to-riches" story?
The story of the Château de Versailles is considered a "rags to riches" story, since in the very beginning it was considered a neglected filed. After, it was transformed into a breathtaking construction with extremely intricate details. Now, it's a museum and a top tourist attraction. Which shows that it started at the very bottom and became extremely popular and raised to the top. (Answers may vary. The area was once a neglected field but was transformed into a spectacular construction with great detail.)
Why was this painting originally called, "The Night Watch"?
This painting was originally called "The Night Watch" because before the painting was restored the dense layer had a deep and darkened background that it gave the depiction of night. (Answers will vary. Before the painting was restored it had a dense layer of grime, deep and darkened varnish, and dark architectural background, so many believed it to be a depiction of night.)
What trick of Rubens did Van Dyck include in the above painting?
Van Dyck enhanced the stature of Charles I. Once you look closely you can see that he is taller than his pages and his horse. (Answers may vary. He enhances the stature of Charles I. If you look closely, you can see that he is taller than his pages and his horse.)
