March 2011
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Rococo
The rococo style is associated with Louis the XV, who moved the court back to Paris from Versailles. This presents a problem; the court at Versailles has grown immensely, and you can’t build a palace in the middle of Paris to house all these people.
The court (specifically a responsibility of the court women) commissioned private apartment to house courtiers. The role of women grows during this...
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The Hapsburg Empire
In the 16th century, the Hapsburg king, Philip the II, established Spain as an international power. They see themselves as the heirs to the legacy of the Holy Roman Empire. They control Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands (however they are fighting for control in the 80 years war at this point).
Carlos the II was described as ‘Carlos the Enchanted’; apparently he heard voices, and was crazy, so...
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February 2011
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canon
a set of agreed upon standards in art and religion; for example, classical body proportion was a canon of the time.
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contrapposto
A pose seen in classical sculpture that mimics natural weight shift.
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Neo-Platonism
Also means new Platonism, these set of ideals reconcile the Italian’s interest in Plato with Christian doctrine
Plato wrote that the physical world paled in comparison to the after life; this fits well with Christianity.
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the catholic counter-reformation
In response to the Protestant split, the Council of Trent was created. It ran for 18 years (1545 - 1563) and set a canon for future religious artwork. They believed art was inspirational and a powerful didactic (teaching) tool for the church, as many were still illiterate; it also served as propaganda.
The canon is as follows:
Art should possess emotionalism (artists should evoke emotional...
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the protestant reformation
In 1519, Martin Luther posted his 95 thesis that lead to the split of the church.
Italy and France remains Catholic.
Most of the North becomes protestant.
Protestants felt there was corruption in the Catholic Church and called for direct reading from the bible, instigated by the invention of the printing press and the Catholic practice of selling indulgences (basically, a free pass for sin)....
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the northern baroque
Northerners are generally protestant; less than 10% of art is religious nature and none is commissioned by the church. It is on the open market.
Portraiture becomes very popular in the upper/middle class, as well as landscapes and genre paintings.
Work is also influenced by the 80 Years War (1568 - 1648), which was a battle for Dutch Sovereignty. The Hapsburg empire sat in Flanders, which was a...
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tenebrism
lighting effect when the background is very dark, and the figures in the foreground are very brightly lit, similar to a spotlight; an effect invented and utilized by caravaggio.
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caravaggisti
caravaggisto (singular)
a follower of caravaggio.
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