Baroque (c. 1600 – 1700s) (Leaving Cert Art): Quizzes
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When did Baroque painting emerge and flourish?
When did Baroque painting emerge and flourish?
Around 1600, throughout 17th century
What does the Italian term 'chiaroscuro' mean?
What does the Italian term 'chiaroscuro' mean?
Light-dark
How did Baroque art differ from Renaissance art in terms of emotion?
How did Baroque art differ from Renaissance art in terms of emotion?
Evoked strong emotions vs calm rationality
When did the Council of Trent address religious art?
When did the Council of Trent address religious art?
1545-1563
Who first properly recognised Baroque as an important artistic movement in 1888?
Who first properly recognised Baroque as an important artistic movement in 1888?
Heinrich Wölfflin
What subjects did Dutch Golden Age artists focus on more than religious themes?
What subjects did Dutch Golden Age artists focus on more than religious themes?
Secular: landscapes, still lifes, genre
What characterised French Baroque painting style?
What characterised French Baroque painting style?
Dignified, graceful classicism
What school of followers did Caravaggio's influence create?
What school of followers did Caravaggio's influence create?
Caravaggesque
Rembrandt van Rijn was a master of which artistic period?
Rembrandt van Rijn was a master of which artistic period?
Dutch Golden Age
What subjects did Diego Velázquez excel in?
What subjects did Diego Velázquez excel in?
Court portraiture & history painting
What type of scenes was Georges de La Tour known for?
What type of scenes was Georges de La Tour known for?
Candlelit scenes
What compositional elements created dynamic movement in Baroque paintings?
What compositional elements created dynamic movement in Baroque paintings?
Diagonal lines & swirling movements
Where was Peter Paul Rubens' portrait style particularly influential?
Where was Peter Paul Rubens' portrait style particularly influential?
England