Baroque Art: Definitions & Keyworks by Bernini, Borromini, Caracci, Caravaggio, & Others, Quizzes of Art

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TERM 1 1630 DEFINITION 1 Gianlorenzo Bernini,Baldacchino*St Peter's Basilica in ItalyShows power of the church, massive in sizeSymbolism in the orb and crossPurpose was to mark St. Peters tomb and visually bridge the marble floor with the lofty vaults TERM 2 1620 DEFINITION 2 Gianlorenzo Bernini, DavidPatron:Cardinal ScipioneBorgheseGreater action than Michelangelo's DavidActivates the space around the sculptureSense of narrative as it is viewed walking around TERM 3 1650 DEFINITION 3 Gianlorenzo Bernini, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa*Patron: Fredrico ConaroLocation: Cornaro Chapel, placed on a well lit stage, surrounded by "spectators" of balcony sculpturesAppearance of weightlessnessElements of theatricality and energyArtistic skill in the textures TERM 4 1640 DEFINITION 4 Francesco Borromini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane*Patron was Cardinal BarberiniUse of curved lines in architectureMade a small space on a street corner look magnificentCreated a novel elliptical dome in the centerThis work helped establish his reputation and brought him more work TERM 5 1600 DEFINITION 5 Annibale Caracci,Love of the Gods (Farnese Gallery Ceiling)*Cardinal FarneseItalyPaintings are classically rendered scenes from religious or heroic stories. Main image depicts the triumph of Bacchus, and many scenes are based on Ovid's Metamorphesis.Theme is love, both heavenly and earthlypainted as a celebration of one of Farnese's family members wedding TERM 6 1640 DEFINITION 6 Francesco BorrominiChapel of Saint Ivo*Dedicated to saint Ives, patron saint of juristsCOncave and convex shapes,complicated design into masterfully unified structureHeavenly lit domeWhiteness/vertical and uplifting feel TERM 7 DEFINITION 7 Caravaggio, BacchusExample of naturalistic art. This portrays the god Bacchus with ordinary and imperfect surroundings. There is dirt underneath his fingernails and the fruits beside him look old. TERM 8 1600 DEFINITION 8 Caravaggio,Crucifixion of Saint Peter*Patron: CerasiLocation: Cerasi Chapel in Italy TERM 9 1600 DEFINITION 9 Caravaggio, Conversion of Saint PaulCerasi ChapelUse of tenebrism. TERM 10 1615 DEFINITION 10 ArtemisiaGentileschi, JudithSlayingHolofernesIn this work, the influence of Caravaggio's influence is seen in the use of tenebrism. In this narrative piece, Judith is portrayed with strength and without timidness. TERM 21 1650 DEFINITION 21 Rembrandt van Rijn, Hundred-Guilder PrintDone by etching (process of using acid or mordant to cut into unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in relief in the metalSold for a large amount even though it was only a print TERM 22 1630 DEFINITION 22 Rembrandt van Rijn,Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp TERM 23 1660 DEFINITION 23 Rembrandt,Self-Portrait (Kenwood House) TERM 24 1640 DEFINITION 24 Rembrandt van Rijn, The Militia Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq TERM 25 1660 DEFINITION 25 Jan Vermeer,Woman Holding a Balance TERM 26 Major Parts of Baroque Church architecture DEFINITION 26 1. Celebrating the triumph of the Catholic church2. Community emphasis (bring laypeople in)3. Theatricality4. Bringing together many elements for one concetto (use of sculpture, light, and painting in one work) TERM 27 Classicism v. Naturalism DEFINITION 27 Classicism:Annibale Carracci Polyphemus Furioso Gods are unearthly, flawless and magnificentNaturalism:Caravaggio Bacchus Takes classical subjects who have ordinary surroundings TERM 28 Carvaggio (Artist) DEFINITION 28 No connections or formal trainingPersonal life: Troublemaker/drinkerWork characteristics: figures are close, backgrounds are still, ambiguity or sense of mystery in the meaning of his paintings TERM 29 At Saint 'Ivo DEFINITION 29 Spire topped with a laurel wreath, a bronze orb, a dove, and a crucifixConcetto: bees referencing the family of the BarberiniFloor of the chapel is a giant star of DavidWhiteness: different from the typically lavish baroque church interior creates a sense of an otherworldly airiness TERM 30 Tenebrism DEFINITION 30 Tenebrism, from the Italian, tenebroso, also called dramatic illumination, is a style of painting using very pronounced chiaroscuro, where there are violent contrasts of light and dark, and where darkness becomes a dominating feature of the image. TERM 31 Neoplatonism DEFINITION 31 A system of logic by which Catholic theologians appropriated and modified ancient Greek philosopy to support Catholic ideals TERM 32 buon fresco DEFINITION 32 Buon Fresco Affresco, Italian for true fresco, is a fresco painting technique in which alkaline-resistant pigments, ground in water, are applied to wet plaster. TERM 33 Quadratura DEFINITION 33 Meaning feigned architecture. Perspective painting of architecture often continuing the real architectural scheme that is intended to fool the eye. Used to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on an otherwise two-dimensional or mostly flat ceiling surface above the viewer. TERM 34 Quadro riportato DEFINITION 34 Quadri riportati is the Italian phrase for "carried picture". It is used in art to describe gold-framed easel paintings or framed paintings that are seen in a normal perspective and painted into a fresco.meaning a painting taken from somewhere else- -- different lighting