Baroque Art IV: France and England – Flashcards
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Most of the artwork in England was produced to______________________.
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keep family records
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Who is the artist of the image above?
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"Village Piper" by Antoine Le Nain
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Which of the following was an architect who dominated English Baroque architecture?
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Christopher Wren
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Why would the painting above be considered Baroque?
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Emotion is present in the face of the mother and there is a strong contrast between the figures in the foreground and the dark background.
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What was Nicolas Poussin's art known to be?
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orderly, arranged
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Who is the artist of the painting above?
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The artist is unknown
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What were the main differences between French and English Baroque painting?
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French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in English painting.
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Which of the following artists had a direct influence on the artist of the above painting?
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Caravaggio (???)
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Where on the church pictured above can you locate evidence of Baroque influence?
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The facade contains deep porticos which cause a dramatic play of light and shadow.
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What does the light do in the painting above?
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It creates a somber mood and unifies the work.
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What was Christopher Wren's focus after much of London burned in 1666, and how did his plans change?
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He focused on salvaging St. Peter's Cathedral, however it failed. Instead, he designed a new church which is a hallmark of English Baroque.
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Who is the artist of the image above?
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"Landscape with Saint John on Patmos", Nicolas Poussin
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How did the artist add drama to the image above?
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He added some unnecessary but colorful characters.
