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Diego Velazquéz

Diego Velazquéz. A Painter of ROYAL proportions 1599-1660. Baroque Period. 1660-1750

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Diego Velazquéz

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  1. Diego Velazquéz A Painter of ROYAL proportions 1599-1660

  2. Baroque Period • 1660-1750 •  period of artistic style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, dance, and music. (wikipedia) • Catholic Church influence (return from gothic style) • In art- did not depict daily life of the people • Instead, seen in still life, landscapes with use of exaggerated light and emotions

  3. Diego Rodriquez de Silva y Velazquez

  4. Religious Themes • Use of sacred objects-expression of early realism • Portrait artist with biblical figures • 1st artist to put Christ on the Cross

  5. Sacred Art

  6. Pope Inocente X

  7. The Court of King Phillip IV • 1624- royal court painter • Eventually- marshal of household – plan events and layout of royal quarters • Cause of death- planning wedding for princess Maria Theresa

  8. Royal Court

  9. Las Meninas

  10. Influences

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