Exam 10: Baroque Europe

In Italy _____ remained the major patron of art throughout the 17th century.

The artist _____ acquired a significant reputation painting lush paintings of flowers.

Artists of the Baroque period were especially sophisticated in their use of light and dark. Citing examples, describe how artists used light and dark.

What contributed to the popularity of landscape scenes in Dutch art?

Bernini's baldacchino in Saint Peter's marks the high altar and _____.

How did the artist create an image of relaxed authority?

Although new trends emerged in the 17th century, many artists remained bound to the classical and Renaissance traditions. Which artists and works incorporated classical motifs or wholeheartedly expressed the classical tradition?

How did this artist successfully represent individuals while maintaining a sense of unity?

The artist Caravaggio was denounced by other artists and critics for _____.

Rembrandt's The Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq represents _____.

Much of the art produced for Catholic Spain and Italy was in the service church. What subjects were popular? How did the presentation of these subjects contribute to the effectiveness of the message?

_____ is the term for the dark settings in Caravaggio's art.

Philip IV of Spain named _____ chief court painter and palace chamberlain.

_____ went further than any previous architect in emphasizing sculptural qualities of a building.

The _____ is depicted in the Cornaro Chapel by Bernini.

Describe the traditional and innovative aspects of Caravaggio's style.