Which of the following is a characteristic of Elevation of the Cross by Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens of the Netherlands?
—The figures’ poses and arrangement emphasize a sense of movement and drama. To get the FULL Unit 1: From Baroque
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Landscape with the Burial of Phocion by French Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin?
—It depicts an idealized landscape with all of the elements carefully constructed. To get the FULL Unit 1: From Baroque
Read moreHow did the Spanish Baroque artist Diego Velázquez organize the figures in Las Meninas?
—Velázquez placed figures in a pyramid configuration. To get the FULL Unit 1: From Baroque to Romantic FlashCard, Click HERE.
Read moreWhat convention did Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio use in The Conversion of Saint Paul?
—The artist used foreshortening to bring the figure to the front of the painting and project him into the viewer’s
Read moreHow did Caravaggio depart from Renaissance traditions to create paintings that reflect the Italian Baroque style?
—The artist focused on naturalism and created drama through an intense use of light and dark. To get the FULL
Read moreHow does Gianlorenzo Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers exhibit Italian Baroque characteristics?
—The fountain was a combination of artistic disciplines that created a dramatic experience. To get the FULL Unit 1: From
Read moreHow does David, by Italian Baroque artist Gianlorenzo Bernini, demonstrate a departure from Renaissance conventions?
—The figure breaks into the viewer’s space and engages the viewer. To get the FULL Unit 1: From Baroque to
Read moreWho painted the image above?
—peter paul rubens To get the FULL Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic FlashCard, Click HERE.
Read moreWhat techniques did the artist of the above image use that emphasized the Baroque style?
—sharp diagonal composition and deep tenebrism To get the FULL Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic FlashCard, Click HERE.
Read moreWhat technique did the artist of the above image adopt from Rubens?
—attention to texture and detail To get the FULL Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic FlashCard, Click HERE.
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