The Renizzance
The revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th–16th centuries.
a technique that artists use to create the illusion of depth in a two-dimensional work of art, such as a painting or drawing
Perspective (linear)
the quality of being dramatic or theatrical in nature, often characterized by a heightened sense of expression, spectacle, and emotional intensity
theatricality
an 18th-century artistic or architectural style of decoration characterized by elaborate ornamentationwith pebbles and shells, typical of grottos and fountains.
Rocaille
a recurring element or feature in a work of art that can be a theme, idea, or pattern
motif
a mural painting technique that involves applying water-based paints to freshly laid lime plaster
Fresco
an art movement that depicts subjects in a realistic and accurate way, as close to reality as possible
Naturalism
a technique that artists use to create the illusion of motion or dynamism in a work of art
Movement
wide hoops under the dress to extend the hips out sideways
Pannier
a design principle that refers to the distribution of visual weight of elements in a composition
balance
a philosophy that focuses on the potential of humans and their importance to society
Humanism
the materials or tools used to create a work of art
Medium
a balance between opposing elements or forces that creates a controlled dramatic quality.
tension
the use of different elements on each side of a composition to create a sense of balance, rather than mirroring or repeating elements
Asymmetry
A "revival of classic values"
Neoclassical
The technique of painting with pigments bound in a water-soluble emulsion, such as water and egg yolk, or an oil-in-water emulsion such as oil and a whole egg
Tempera
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
the quality of being magnificent, splendid, or grand
Grandeur
Pastel
The two places that were revealed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius to inspire an art movement.
Pompeii and Herculaneum
an art technique that involves blending colors and tones to create soft transitions and a hazy effect
an effect of contrasted light and shadow created by light falling unevenly or from a particular direction on something
Chiaroscuro
a style of art and architecture that was popular in Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century.It's known for being ornate, dramatic, and realistic, and for appealing to the senses through movement, light, and emotion.
Baroque art
These paintings are an important part of the Rococo period of art, which saw the focus of European arts move away from the hierarchical, standardized grandeur of the church and royal court and toward an appreciation for intimacy and personal pleasures.
Fête Galant
Put the art periods in linear order
1. Renaissance Era
2. Baroque
3. Rococo
4. Neoclassical