Exam 6: Seventeenth-Century art in Europe

In the seventeenth century after a period of relative autonomy,__________ returned to direct Spanish rule.

What artist was most influential on George de la Tour and other French artists of the early seventeenth century?

The play of flickering light against mirrors in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles created __________________.

Why did Rembrandt's fortunes rise and fall?

Velàzquez's painting The Surrender at Breda is popularly known as __________.

____________ was a printmaking technique that created a line with a rich black appearance.

English artists excelled in which field during the seventeenth century?

Claude Lorraine is known for his landscapes that typically include ______________.

The Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens was offered commissions in _______________,in addition to local patrons.

The Le Nain brothers are best known for their paintings of _______________.

How did Vermeer make his paintings?

Rembrandt's prints of Three Crosses exist in five __________.

The term _____________described artists in the French Royal Academy of Painting who thought the application of color should be valued over drawing skills.

How is Bernini's David different from sculptures by Michelangelo and Donatello on the same subject? Discuss the artist's viewpoint,the expression,the moment in time,and the techniques.

Despite Louis XIV's extravagant surroundings and clothing in the portrait of him by Hyacinthe Rigaud,the artist also made him appear _______________.

The Dutch artist _____________ used every day life to portray moral tales.

Although Caravaggio was extremely influential on Spanish artists in the seventeenth century,their work is distinguished by __________.

Why did English Baroque architects replace the prevailing Gothic style?

Visible through Bernini's Baldacchino,the artist also executed a shrine for ___________,which symbolized the Pope's authority.

Most of Caravaggio's commissions after 1600 were __________.