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Baroque Art

Baroque Art U sed exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur Painting style was known for its use of dramatic effects to arouse the emotions. Rococo Outgrowth of the Baroque period, flourished in Europe from about 1700-1780

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Baroque Art

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  1. Baroque Art • Used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur • Painting style was known for its use of dramatic effects to arouse the emotions

  2. Rococo • Outgrowth of the Baroque period, flourished in Europe from about 1700-1780 • Often playful, showy and luxurious • Draws on symbols from nature, including shells, rocks, vines and flowers • Revered beauty, focusing on the delicate and the ornate and celebrated the gratification of the senses • Rococo art portrays scenes from classical mythology with a delicacy lacking in Baroque art

  3. Neoclassicism • In 1700’s, archaeological discoveries in Greece and Rome revived interest in the study of classical art and literature • Popular style, especially in France where the heroic, moral themes in classical history were used to inspire the causes of the French Revolution • Art of this time reflected calm, serious subjects presented with simple lines and a sense of order and purpose

  4. In the handouts illustrating enlightenment art answer the following: • Distinguish the style (Baroque, Rococo or Neoclassicism) • Explain your reasoning • How does the artwork or architecture reflect enlightenment ideals?

  5. Rocco http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLWUbmkshp8

  6. Neo-Classicism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1IaMgha9fk

  7. Mozart – The Marriage of Figaro http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikQNFqVkNNc

  8. Handel – Messiah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usfiAsWR4qU

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