TECHNIQUES
An extreme form of chiaroscuro where darkness dominates the scene, and figures are illuminated by a sharp, almost theatrical light.
Tenebrism
His artworks usually gives the impression of “What is happening?”
A Caravaggios’ work that depicts the event narrated in the Bible, Acts 9:3-9
It talks about Pauls’ journey to Damascus
Conversion on the Way to Damascus
the dramatic use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and highlight emotion
Chiaroscuro
His paintings has the ability to pique the curiosity of the viewers. They hold the viewer’s attention, making them stop and study the artwork.
Rembrandt van Rijn
An artwork that has three panels at the center panel, the figure of Christ crucified on the cross.
The Raising of the Cross
An architectural motif consist of a curving scroll that was used as decoration for the facade of the church.
Sculptural scrolls
He was known as a renowned portrait artist, having painted not only Spanish royalty but also other European noblemen.
Diego Velazquez
This is a painting of the Spanish royal family in a large room with young Princess Margarita and the others.
Las Meninas
It’s an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects exist in three dimensions.
Trompe l’oeil
He was known as the Michelangelo of the Baroque period.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
A work of Rembrandt that shows a group of soldiers preparing to go to bottle.
The Night Watch
TRUE OR FALSE
The Baroque architecture includes the use of ornaments and colors.
TRUE
He was known for artworks that has voluptuous representation of female figures - inspired by his second wife, Helene.
Peter Paul Rubens
This features an angel holding an arrow about to pierce Saint Teresa’s heart.
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa