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Renaissance
Baroque
18th Century
100
This type of perspective was perfected during the Renaissance. It uses a formula to indicate depth and distance where everything converges upon a "vanishing point"
What is Linear Perspective?
100
This type of perspective features a hazy, bluish quality to indicate distance in paintings
What is Atmospheric Perspective?
100
This artist was also an engineer, inventor and munitions expert. He could also paint.
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Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
100
This technique refers to a dramatic contrast of light and shadow
What is Tenebrism?
100
This style celebrated the lavish lifestyle and naughty behavior of the upper classes
What is Rococo
200
This historical period focused on a rebirth or renewal of classical values, learning and art
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What is the Renaissance?
200
This technique, Italian for "light/dark" and perfected in the Renaissance by Leonardo da Vinci, models form by using light and shadow.
What is Chiaroscuro
200
Donatello's "David" is the first _____________ since Antiquity
What is lifesize nude
200
This artist inspired many other Baroque artists with his use of Tenebrism
Who is Caravaggio?
200
The revival of the stories of Roman history and imagery to stir patriotic feelings in viewers
What is Neoclassicism
300
The "building blocks" of a work of art - line, form, color, composition, etc.
What are Formal Qualities?
300
The historic movement, started by Martin Luther, that challenged the Church and caused a change in the types of art work we see in Northern Europe
What is the Reformation?
300
The artist of this 15th century fresco
Who is Masaccio?
300
This Renaissance artist was very influential on Baroque artists. They all knew his work because of his famous fresco in Rome
Who is Michelangelo?
300
Another term for this time period - The Age of ____________
What is Enlightenment or Reason?
400
The response by the Church to the criticism that it was spending too much on art and architecture and not allowing the faithful to develop their own relationship with God
What is the Counter-Reformation?
400
This type of painting, often a still life, reminds people that the good things in life (even life itself) are not everlasting
What is Vanitas?
400
The art and ideals of the Renaissance were heavily influenced by the art and ideals of this culture
What is Antiquity, the Classical World, or Greek and Roman
400
This artist, despite living in the Protestant North, continued to make altarpieces for Catholic Churches
Who is Rubens?
400
This painting by Joseph Wright of Derby is influence by this Baroque artist
Who is Caravaggio?
500
This type of painting focuses on scenes of everyday life
What is Genre painting?
500
This tool aids the artist in accurately rendering the world as it really appears. Almost all of us use a variation of it today.
What is the "Camera Obscura"?
500
This fresco by Raphael is a great example of the Humanistic values of the Renaissance.
What is "The School of Athens"
500
The artist of this multi-media, theatrical work
Who is Bernini?
500
This painting by David was seen as a symbol of the French Revolution
What is "The Oath of the Horatii"