1. Chapter 19 BAROQUE
What are the key aspects of Baroque style?
What location s were influenced the Baroque style ?
What areas of creation were also influenced by this style?
Who are the main artists of the period?
What about Caravaggio makes his work so compelling?
What happened in Artemisia Gentileschi’s life that influenced her art?
What influence did Rubens work exhibit?
Portuguese term; Barroco meaning irregular, in reference to an imperfect peal
2. What are the current events of the time?
The Thirty Years War (starts between Catholicism and Protestantism)
1620 Puritans - religious persecution in Europe – (Start New England)
New Divisions in Europe - Protestant Holland with Spain’s control, End of Holy Roman Em
European powers compete for control in the Americas and the Far East
Development of Sciences – Anatomy, Physics, Astronomy, Philosophy
The Inquisition and Witch hunts
Distinct distinctions of cultural and regional differences- foundation of Nationalism
3. Characteristics of Baroque Art
Starts in Rome (overlaps some of Mannerism time period)
- Overly emotional
- Energetic
- Theatrical
- Action- Movement
- Contrast
- Asymmetry
- Sharp Angles
- Often Allegorical
- Extreme LIGHT AND DARK- TENIBRISM or also thought of basement lighting
5. Basic Characteristics of Baroque Architecture:
-Broad naves occasionally circular forms dramatic use of light, either strong light-and-
shade contrasts, chiaroscuro effects ,
or uniform lighting by means of several windows
-Opulent use of ornaments - such as putti made of wood (often gilded), plaster or
stucco, marble or faux marbling
-Large scale ceiling frescos
-The external facade is often characterized by a dramatic central projection
-The interior is often no more than a shell for painting and sculpture inside (especially
in the late baroque)
-Illusory effects like trompe l'oeil and the blending of painting and architecture
-In some regions, pear domes and onion shaped domes are introduced as start of the
style
29. 19.21 Peter Paul Rubens, Raising of the Cross , center panel of triptych, originally for
the church of St. Walburgis and now in Antwerp Cathedral, 1610–11.
