Famous Artists
Who was the Artist that invented the Milkmaid?
Johannes Vermeer
Unlike quiet Renaissance art, Baroque art focuses on this, capturing the most exciting, active moment of a story.
Drama/Movement
Name the famous artwork by Johannes Vermeer
Girl with a pearl earring
What was the affect of the 30 years war?
The affects of the war led to millions of death which contributed to the new looks of the paintings.
This Flemish artist was famous for his grand, high-energy paintings and was so trusted that kings used him as a secret diplomat.
Peter Paul Rubens
This material was carved by Baroque sculptors so skillfully that it looked like soft skin, flowing fabric, or real hair.
Marble
Name a famous work by Rembrandt van Rijn
The Mill
What does the term "Baroque" mean, and where did it come from?
The word is derived from the Portuguese term barroco, meaning an "oddly shaped" or "misshapen pearl"
Johannes Vermeer is best known for painting quiet, peaceful scenes of what kind of setting?
Quiet indoor scenes
Dramatic/intense
The Storm on the Sea of Galilee
What major type of musical theater was invented during this time?
Opera was born in Italy around 1600, combining dramatic singing, acting, and orchestral music into one grand show.