Music
A stringed instrument common to the
Baroque era and Vivaldi’s compositions.
Violin
To rise up on pointe
ELEVÉ
Art that is created to be viewed
from every angle.
Three Dimensional
Artwork used to express or communicate
emotions, ideas, or feelings.
Artistic Expression.
The time period of 1600-1700.
Baroque Period
Three prominent instruments
in the Baroque time period.
Recorder, Oboe, Trumpet, Horn, Cello, and Violin.
To lower the body by bending both
Knees can be done in Grande and Demi.
Plie
it is art characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark to achieve a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects such as the human body.
Chiaroscuro
The area in a composition that catches
a viewer’s eye first, it is usually a high
contrast area.
Focal Point
In a composition, Diagonal
lines ________ tension.
Increase.
specific type of counterpoint or polyphony, and it could be likened to several people talking all at once.
What is a Fugue?
To spin on one foot, usually on pointe.
The head is held facing one direction while
the body turns, only snapping around
almost at the completion of the turn.
PIROUETTE
Baroque artist that is noted for
painting The Mill
Rembrandt
When an artwork is balanced perfectly on
both sides and each side is the mirror of the
other.
Symmetrical
What the artist chooses to paint,
draw, photograph, or sculpt.
Subject Matter.
A _______ is a long, dramatic composition written for voices (choir) with orchestra accompaniment.
Oratorio
Allows the dancer to be covered but to
have maximum mobility and flexibility.
Tights.
Baroque artist that sculpted the
statue of David as he is slinging the
stone at Goliath.
Bernini.
Painting, drawing or photograph
of a natural setting usually outdoors.
Usually an arrangement of inanimate (lifeless) objects
Still Life.
A three part composition written for
one solo that is accompanied
by an orchestra.
What is a Concerto?
A position in profile where the body is
held up by one leg with the other leg
extended behind and at right angles to it.
The arms are held in positions creating the
longest possible line from fingertip to toe.
ARABESQUE
Instead of painting the saints as perfect,
heavenly creatures, he showed them
as “real” humans, with flaws included.
Caravaggio
Artworks that records historic events.
Narrative.
The front of a building or piece
of architecture.
Facade