Caravaggio
Caravaggio never did what in his lifetime?
Never drew an outline he just painted what he saw.
What was Velazquez most acclaimed painting?
Las Meninas
In which historical period was the highly religious Bernini working?
Melancholic and quick in temper, which resulted in him withdrawing from certain jobs. Rule-breaker -- never had a workshop or a school unlike Bernini.
He painted the ceiling of the Galleria Farnese.
What happened to Caravaggio's personality when he got more famous?
Caravaggio was already a pretty short-tempered and violent person and had many run-ins with the law. As he gained fame, he became weirder and more violent.
Francisco de Goya and Picasso
Who was the only other sculptor to rival Bernini?
What made Boromini ideally suited for the purpose of making detailed demonstration renderings?
Merged a vibrant naturalism with the formal language of classicism in a grand and monumental style.
What kind of lighting did Caravaggio introduce?
What are Velazquez' paintings characterized by?
Mastery of technique in depicting the Spanish court.
Educated, learned in Greek culture, aristocratic Romans.
Borromini hated Bernini; produced more dull and relaxed architecture; worked in shades of white, avoided color used in many Baroque buildings.
Why did Caracci have a breakdown?
He was not well paid, not like Raphael or Bernini who moved in social circles. He was more intense and serious.
Which artist was heavily influenced by Caravaggio and how?
What were the main themes of Velazquez works?
Portraits, Scenes of daily life, Dual thematic works, Equestrian, Landscapes
Combine sculpture, architecture, painting, and theater.
How did Borromini's Baroque buildings differ from Alberti's Renaissance buildings?
His buildings had more movement, such as the San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane with an undulating front, deep niches that create dramatic effect of light and shadow, also gives it a windowed niche covered with a pointed canopy.
What was the main focus of Carracci?
Reforming art away from mannerism.
During his lifetime and for centuries after, Caravaggio's style and techniques were harshly criticized for their indecorous naturalism, overly dramatic effects and less sophisticated techniques.
What are notable features of Velazquez work?
Naturalism, Portraits, Aerial Perspective, Focus on light, Psychological capture of character, Creative liberty.
What was Bernini's sculpting technique?
Alternating convex and concave patterns and undulating volumes in ground plan and façade.
Who's work was Carracci most influenced by?