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Term
Is it true that the work of El Greco was influenced by byzantine Icons?
Definition
True, pg 80
Term
Is the subject matter used by El Greco in his paintings mythological or religious?
Definition
Religious, pg 80
Term
Know the characteristics of Northern Renaissance Art.
Definition
See Northern Renaissance Art Characteristics flashcards.
Term
Is it true that northern renaissance painters use allot of symbolism in thier paintings?
Definition
True, pg 87
Term
How many types of craftsman are involved in the production of a manuscript?
Definition

Four craftsman are required,

1.) Parchment makers, transform animal skins into       vellum.

 2.) Scribes, sharpen thier own quills and amke thier own paint.

 3.) Illuminators, often worked in teams to decorate the pages.

4.) Binders, used metal clasps, leather ties, or fabric ties to keep the manuscript together.

Term
Are unflattering, highly detailed portrayols characteristics of the Northern or Italian Renaissance?
Definition
Northern, pg 87
Term
Know the symbolism in Van Ecyk's Arnolfini wedding.
Definition
1.) Removed shoes indicate the room is a holy place.
2.) The dog represents fidelity.
3.) A single burning candle (chandelier)symbolizes the eye of God.
4.) A broom representing domesticity.
5.) Likeness of St Margaret representing childbirth.
Term
Polyptych, definition
Definition
Four or more panels exhibiting a similar theme that are painted or carved and often hinged together.
Term
Diptych, definition.
Definition
Any paintings or carvings done in two parts meant to be together.
Term
Triptych, definition.
Definition
Any paintings or carvings done in three parts meant to be together.
Term
Who painted the Garden of Earthly Delights?
Definition
Hieronymus Bosch, pg 92.
Term
Know the symbolism in Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights.
Definition
1.) Fruit, symbols of fertility and sexual desire.
2.) Owls, both wisdom and folly. Metaphors for the power of education. The owl is also interpreted as witchcraft and sorcery.
3.) Raven, associated with non-believers and magicians.
4.) Dead Fish, represent memories of past joys.
5.) Rats, lies and deceit.
6.) The Egg represents sex. It also is an ancient symbol of fertility as well as transformation.
Term
Who is the famous german printmaker who produced the Apocalypse, a wood cut series based on the book of revelations?
Definition
Durer, pg 96.
Term
Which of these terms describes best the Merode Alterpiece by Campin; Polyptych, diptych, triptych?
Definition
Triptych, pg 91.
Term
Who painted the Ghent Altarpiece?
Definition
Jan and Hubert Van Eyck.
Term
Famous Northern Renaissance manuscripters?
Definition
Limbourg Brothers.
Term
Van Eyck perfected what oil painting technique?
Definition
Glazing.
Term
Illuminated Manuscripts, The Very RIch Hours of the Duke of Berry.
Definition
Patron = John, Duke of Berry, 100 year project consisting of three campainges; 1.) Limbourg Brothers.
2.) Barthelemy Van Eyck.
3.) Jean Colomie (?Colombe?).
Term
The Vaux Le Vicomte (palace)(owned by nicolas Fouqet, financial advisor to Louis XIV, later sentenced to life in prison by Louis XIV, spends last 16 years of life in prison) on which Loius XIV bases the design of the palace of Versailles. The Vaux Le Vicomte survived the French revolution and still stands today.
Definition
Vaux Le Vicompte: 1.) Landscape Architect = Le Notre. 2.) Interior decorator = Le Brun. 3.) Designed by Louis Le Vau.
Term
Palace of Versailles comissioned by Louis XIV, most important in the Baroque France.
Definition
Versailles Portaguese word meaning mis-shapen pearl.
Term
Manuscript
Definition
Latin;
1.) manu means "hand"
2.) script menas to "write"
Term
A strong contrast between dark and light is a typical characteristic of which period?
Definition
Baroque
Term
Does Caravaggio use common people and ordinary settings in his religious paintings?
Definition
Yes
Term
Were group portraits popular subject matter in the 17th century?
Definition
No
Term
Berninni's statue of David is depicted in motion or at rest?
Definition
Motion.
Term
Who was the most important patron of Berninni?
Definition
Pope Innocent X.
Term
The facial expression of Berninni's David is calm or intense?
Definition
Intense.
Term
Name the Baroque artist from the Netherlands who made many self portraits of himself?
Definition
Rembrandt.
Term
Name two works of Artimisia Gentileschi?
Definition
Judith slaying Holoferenes, Judith with her Maidservant with the Head of Holoferenes, Susanna and the Elders.
Term
Name the first woman artist that was admitted into the prestigious Academia Del Disegno?
Definition
Gentileschi.
Term
Who was the male Italian Baroque painter who has a great impact on the work of Gentileschi?
Definition
Caravaggio.
Term
Name the king associated with the Baroque period in France.
Definition
King Louis XIV.
Term
The Palace of Versailles is based on the design of which Chateaux
Definition
Chateaux Vaux le Vitcomte.
Term
Who were the architects of the Palace of Versailles?
Definition
Loius Le Vau, and Mansard.
Term
Who was the landscape artist of Versailles?
Definition
Andre Le Notre.
Term
Who is responsible for the Hall of Mirrors in Versaille?
Definition
Hardouin-Mansart=designer, Charles LeBrun=painter .
Term
Who was the architect of St Paul's Catheral? (In London)
Definition
Chris Wren.
Term
Berninni's Sculptings.
Definition
Makes marble look like cloth. Marble looks like skin.
Term
Berninni's life.
Definition
Cultured with terrible temper. Tries to kill brother for cheating with his girlfriend. Has girlfriends face slashed. Bouromini (architect) rival, they hate each other.
Term
Berninni
Definition
most famous Baroque Sculptor.
Term
Secondary Colors
Definition
Come from mixing primary colors
Term
Modeling
Definition
uses light and dark shading to give shape to form.
Term
Techniques of Sculpting
Definition
1.) Subtractive - marble.
2.) Additive - clay.
Term
Who supports art in Florence?
Definition
Merchants.
Term
What does term renaissance mean
Definition
rebirth
Term
Vasari
Definition
publishes books, major book lives of artists.
Term
Architect of dome of cathderal of florence
Definition
Burnleschi, inspired by panthenon.
Term
Paradise doors
Definition
Ghberti
Term
Montecello House
Definition
Thomas's Jeffersons house in America, inspired by Villa Rotundo
Term
Palladianism
Definition
what is the definition
Term
Palladio
Definition
Four books of Palladianism.
Term
Where is the Sistene Chapel
Definition
In the Vacican.
Term
Leonardo used what painting technique?
Definition
sQ fmumato
Term
Who designed the tomb of Medici
Definition
Michealangelo
Term
Where did Humanism originate
Definition
Ancient Greece.
Term
Artists of the High Renaissance?
Definition
Raphael, Michealangelo, DaVinci.
Term
St Francis had what religous phenomena?
Definition
Stigmata, blood oozing from hands and feet.
Term
Who invented the printing press?
Definition
Guttenburg.
Term
What is Dante?
Definition
Writer, Devine comedy.
Term
Harracteristics of byzantine art
Definition
No strong facial expressions, frontal wiews.
Term
Proto Renaissance characteristics
Definition
side views
Term
Garden of Earthly Delights artist
Definition
Bosch
Term
Durer
Definition
Apocalypse, print maker, painter.
Term
Characteristics of Flemish art
Definition
much attentionpaid to textiles in artwork (BosH)
Term
Cazal Van Mander
Definition
Writer, the Vasari of the Northern Renaissance.
Term
Symbolism of the Fransciscan Robe
Definition
3 Knots represent
1.)Chasity
2.)Poverty
3.)Obedience
Term
Ideas of Humanism
Definition
Term
Berninni works
Definition
Baldichini, Entrance to St Peters (colonade)
Term
Entablature Elements
Definition
1.)COrnice
2.)Frieze
3.)Architravr
Term
Greek Motifs
Definition
1. Dentil
2. Egg and Dart
3. Bead and reel
4. Greek key or meander
5. Honey suckle
Term
Greek Columns
Definition
1. Doric order, plain
2. Ionoc order, ram's horn
3. Corinthian order, Acantghus plant
Term
Q Baroque Pqinting Characterisitcs
Definition
Dynamic
Diagonal Composition
Dramatic strong contrast between light and dark
Grandiose
Elaborate
Dramatic
Unflinchingly Didactic
Term
Q High Relief
Definition
Sculpyure where figures project more than half of thier thickness
Term
Q Low Relief
Definition
A carving or casting that moderately protrudes from its bachground plane and also known bas relief.
Term
Q Sunken Relief
Definition
Carving that lies below the level of the surrounding surface.
Term
Q Sfumato
Definition
Literally "turned on vapor". Overall smoky haze Davinci achieved by covering his paintings with a thin tinted varnish>
Term
Q Chiaroscurro
Definition
Italian term describing the contrast between light and dark. Gives illusion of depth.
Term
Q Additive Technique
Definition
Sculptural techniqoe in which materials are built up to create the desired form. Clay is a common material in the additive technique.
Term
Q Subtractive technique
Definition
Sculptural technique of removing material to create art. Marble.
Term
Q Contraposto
Definition
The weight of a body appears to rest on one leg while the other leg appears relaxed. Contraposto appears for the first time in ancient greek sculpture.
Term
Q Marquetry
Definition
Decorative technique using inlaid veneers fitted together to form a none geometrical design used mostly to decorate furniture. Landscapes, birds, and flowers are common subject matter.
Term
Q Pieta Dura
Definition
Hard stone. Paintinfgs made with precious and semi precious stones.
Term
Q Do Impressionists use history or relifon as subject matter
Definition
No, they like outdoor scenes.
Term
Q Impressionists
Definition
Visible strokes,
Loose strokes
Term
Q Impressionists influence
Definition
photography, aerial photography.
Term
Q Famous aerial photographer
Definition
Nadar
Term
Q Light is very important to impressionists
Definition
Light is very important to impressionists
Term
Q Dreyfus affair
Definition
Dreyfus is a Jewish Traitor. France becomes anti semitic. DEGAS turnes into anti semite.
Term
Q Soninsba Anguissola. "V" made between forefinger and thumb are her trademark.
Definition
Chess game, Elana.
Asdrubale Bitten by Crayfish, Boy=anguish vs Girl=calm. This contrast is like michealangelo.
Michealangelo approved her drawings. Vasari was impressed with her.
Term
Sleeping dog
Definition
symbolic of death in family
Term
Gentileschi
Definition
Susana and the Elders, Judith Beheading Holofrenes, Judith with Maid and head of Holofrenes.
Cosomo DeMedici supports her. Caravaggio influences her work. friends with Galelio.
Term
Rachel Rousch
Definition
Holland. Painting background is black. Subject=flowers. Exotic flowers (bulbs) popular with upper class Hollanders.
Term
Maria (Meriane?)Sibylla, Germany
Definition
Natualist. Studied and painted plants (flowers) and insects in South America. WHITE BACKGROUND.
Term
Q Impressionsit Movement
Definition
Monet, Renior, Bert Merisot, Pessaro, Degas, Cisla, launch impressionist movement. Manet stays away from this group.
Term
Impressionists
Definition
Sensation, painted what the saw.
Term
Q Monet
Definition
Passion for painting landscapes.
Drafted into army.
"The Bath", amrks begining beginign of impressionists, nude doesn't look real. mark
Term
Q Main idea of Impressionism
Definition
"capture the modern moment".
visible strokes.
Movement not accepted at first.
Term
Q Renoir
Definition
Outsider in fine arts school. Grew up near the Lourve.
Term
Q Degas
Definition
Tron between classical past and modern painting. Lonely and depressed. Copied masters. Historical paintings. Did his work over and over, never satisfied.
Painted horses. Goes blind in 30's
Term
Q Leroy
Definition
Gave impressionist movement its name. He said the paintings looked impressions. Meant to be insulting. Impressionsts used the word to name the movement.
Term
Q Bert Merisot
Definition
did not have an easy life as an . She has a sister. Bert and sister have a crush on Manet.
Term
Q Impressionist Impulse
Definition
Art that captures the modern moment.
Term
Q Basil
Definition
dies in war at 27 years.
Term
Q Impressionism art
Definition
does not follow established art painting norms
Term
Q Neo Impressionism
Definition
Pointivism, painting by dots.
Term
Q
Definition
Term
Q Impressionism Characteristics
Definition
Colors are placed next to each other often blending into one color from a distance
Loose lines vs the precise lines of the neo-classical period.
Black paint is avoided.
Visible, short, thick brush strokes.
Emphasis on light and its changing qualities.
Movement.
Outdoor scenes.
Term
F Roc Century that known as the age of reason
Definition
18th
Term
F Roc Birthplace of Rococo
Definition
France
Term
F Roc Rococo Characterisitcs
Definition
Playfulness.
Lightness.
Asymmetry.
Feminine.
Curvilinear.
Extremely high levels of decoration.
Soft colors.
Smaller scale and intimate focus (as compared to Baroque).
Term
F Roc What is the difference concerning color choice Baroque and rococo?
Definition
Baroque=strong bold colors and contrast.
Rococo=soft faded colors and graduadtions.
Term
F Roc Diagonal compositions are prominent durning Baroque or Rococo?
Definition
Baroque=Diagonal composition.
Rococo=Curvilinear.
Term
F Roc Madame Pompadour was partoness of which period?
Definition
Rococo.
Term
F Roc What was the typical subject matter of Rosalba Carriera?
Definition
Portraits of bust length psoes.
Term
F Neo-Class, Neo-Classical Characterisitcs
Definition
No visible brush strokes.
Precise, controlled lines.
Highly detailed.
Greco-Roman subject matter.
Portraits.
Allegorical.
Simple, shallow space.
Statuesque figural poses.
Clothing inspired from the classical world.
Appeals to patriotism.
Feeling of austerity (as opposed to luxury).
Subject matter often promotes moral virtue.
Term
F Neo-Class, The excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum aand the etchings by Piranesi inspired which movement?
Definition
Neo-classicism.
Term
F Neo-Class, Patriotism and sacrifice are typical subject matter of Rococo or Neo-Classical?
Definition
Neo-classical.
Term
F Neo-Class, Jacques Louis David belongs to which movement?
Definition
Neo-Classism.
Term
F Neo-Class, In a painting, David memorialized the murder of which fiery writer?
Definition
John Paul Marat.
Term
F Neo-Class, Line was more important than color to the Neo-Classical movement?
Definition
True.
Term
F Neo-Class, Does Ingres use a precise or loose line in his paintings?
Definition
Precise.
Term
F Neo-Class, Who wrote the history of Ancient Art in 1763 that inspired the work of the Neo-Classical movement?
Definition
JJ Winklemann.
Term
F Neo-Class, Inwhich great event did young English nobility see Paris and visit all around Italy?
Definition
The Grand Tour.
Term
F Neo-Class, Was Roman history and Greek mythology a popular subject matter of Angelica Kauffman?
Definition
Yes.
Term
F Neo-Class, Name the woman painter who was the offical portraitistof Queen Marie Antoinette?
Definition
Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun.
Term
Characterisitcs of Romanticist Paintings
Definition
Expressive brus strokes.
Strong feelings of movement.
Tumultous depiction of nature: landscapes, skies, and oceans.
Subdued colors, often mixed with grays and browns.
Subject matter based on contemporary, dramatic events (both local and around the world).
Paintings show an interest in the common man, as well as mental illness and depravity.
Strong diagonal compositions (mainly French Romanticism).
"pushing the envelope", artists would try to make a bold statement by shocking the audience / Salon.
Term
Is the work of Goya generally tranquil or violent?
Definition
Violent.
Term
Do Goya's "Los Caprichos" prints reflect on social issues or on mythology?
Definition
Social issues.
Term
Who painted the "The Third of May"?
Definition
Goya.
Term
Is the subject matter if the "Third of May" a contemporary event or mythological?
Definition
Contemporary, war, Napoleon's invasion of Spain.
Term
Does Goya idealize war or does he depict it as brutal and horrific?
Definition
Brutal and horrofic.
Term
Name the artist that painted the Black Paintings.
Definition
Goya.
Term
Was color more important to Turner's work than fidelity of nature?
Definition
Color was more important.
Term
Who painted the Raft of Medusa?
Definition
Theodore Gericault.
Term
Was the "Massacre of Chios" a painting depicting Greek a mythological tragedy?
Definition
Mythological=no, Greek=yes, 19th century Greece under control of the Ottomons.
Term
Realism Characteristics.
Definition

REALISM

Expressive brush strokes, but of a more fine quality than the romanticists.

 

Depictions of agriculture and animals. Dirty "real life" palate of dusty greys and browns.

 

Subject matter based on contemporary life, sometimes of a less dramatic nature - even banal;

 

Mythology and history were not depicted;

 

The painter had to have direct esperience with the subject.

Term
Are Realist painters inspired by Greek mythology?
Definition

No, subject matter was of the present w/o added drama.

Neo-Classical's were influenced by Greek Mythology.

Term
Did the Realists paint only subjects with which they had direct experience?
Definition
Yes.
Term
Who was the artist that is famous for for political cartoons in "La Caricature" magazine?
Definition
Daumier
Term
What specific printmaking technique Daumier famously use?
Definition
Lithography.
Term
Is Millet known for his agricultural scenes?
Definition
Yes.
Term
Rosa Bonheur in known for what subject matter?
Definition
Domesticated and wild animals.
Term
Who painted the painting "Olympia"?
Definition
Manet
Term
The "Luncheon on the Grass" and "Olympia" shocked viewers by frankly depicting what occupation?
Definition
Prostitution.
Term
The painting "A Burial at Ornans" depicts a common or royal funeral?
Definition
Common funeral.
Term
Impressionism Characteristics.
Definition

IMPRESSIONISM

Colors are placed next to each other and often blending into one color from a distence.

 

Loose lines versus precise lines of neo-classical movement.

 

Black paint is avoided.

 

Capturing the "moment".

 

Visible short thick brush strokes.

 

Emphasis on light and its changing qualities.

 

Movement.

 

Outdoor scenes.

Term
Name two influences on Impressionism.
Definition
Aerial photography, Japanese wood block prints, Science.
Term
Was the first Impressionism exhibtion in Paris well recieved by the critics and the public?
Definition
No.
Term
Who coined the term Impressionism?
Definition
Leroy.
Term
Mary Cassat belongs to which movement?
Definition
Impresionists.
Term
What is a popular subject matter with Mary Cassat?
Definition
Mothers with children, and the theater.
Term
Berthe Merrisot was a good friend with which realist painter?
Definition
Manet.
Term
Berthe Merrisot belongs to which movement?
Definition
Impressionists.
Term
First rock star violinist
Definition
Paganni
Term
Neo Classical--------Romanticists
....Line...............Color
....Logic..............Emotion
....Rest...............Motion
....Order.............Chaos
Definition
Neo Classical--------Romanticists
....Line...............Color
....Logic..............Emotion
....Rest...............Motion
....Order.............Chaos
Term
Art Elements
Definition

SPACE..Very difficult to define in words. Perspective is used to create a sense of space in 2D works.

 

LINES----

Actual Line-Artist physically uses a line in thier art. Physic Line- Viewers attention is directed to make a MENTAL connection without using a line.

Implied Line - The artist connects various points to create a mental solid line.

VALUE--Refers to the range of dark to light as well as the variation of different views.

TEXTURE - Two different types of texture.

1. Tactile Texture-Allows viewer to touch and feel the texture.

2. Visual Texture-Presents the illusion of texture but is smooth to the touch.

SHAPE-- A 2D area defined by line, value , or color. VOLUME--3D area.

COLOR--Very important. Color greatly affects feelings and perceptions. Red=warm, Blue=cool.

Term

Principles, used to combine elements to compose the work.

Definition

RHYTHM--Repetition of elementsthat are visually the same or slightly different, sand dunes.

 ALTERNATING RHYTHM--two different motifs in an alternating pattern, xoxoxo.

BLANCE--allocation of weight within a composition. Symetrical Balance-mirror images on each side of a central axis.

Asymetrical balance-objects are not the same bur are arranged to give the viewer a sense of balance by equal viaual weight.

Radial Balance-artist uses a central focal point from which everything else radiates.

Term
Cyrstalographic principle
Definition
No emphasis or focal point, work isprecieved as an overall pattern. arhols soop, brick wall.
Term
Proportion and scale principle
Definition
relative reference to size. object is small in one work and large in another work.
Term
Emphasis, principle
Definition
ways to prompt the viewer to focus on a particular focal point of the artwork.
Term
Unity principle
Definition
viewing artwork in its entirety before recognizing the elements that make up the piece.
Term
Romanticist
Definition
wanted to shock audience.
Term
realism
Definition
NEVER MYTHOLOGY. influenced by industrial revolution. same modern humanity as romanticist. art reflects DIRECT EXPERIENCE. over populated cities create housing shortage.
Term
Degas
Definition
Ballerinas
Term
Monet
Definition
paints in series
Term
Chevreuls
Definition
Observation of tapestry led him to pointillism. Whend different are colors next to each other, the eye blends them together and creates another color.
Term
van gogh
Definition
motion
Term
gaugin
Definition
rich color, flat quality
Term
pointillism
Definition
seuralt
Term
TENEBRISM
Definition
a unique shading approach which uses extremes of light and color for dramatic effect, CARRAVAGGIO.
Term
Diagonal
Definition
Baroque not Rococo
Term
18th century
Definition
two movements, Rococo and neo-classical.
Term
Jaques Luis David
Definition
#1 neo classica; painter, intense person, painter that defined the era.
Term
Angelica Kaufman
Definition
neo-classical
Term
The 18th century is the age of reason
Definition
The 18th cintury is the age of reason
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