As seen through the art of Rubens,
Caravaggio, Fragonard, and Cole
jamie.arney@simpson.kyschools.us
October 2013
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Baroque (US /bəˈroʊk/ or UK /bəˈrɒk/) is a
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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRU1AJs
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CONCRETE
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Exaggerated motion
Easily interpreted detail
ABSTRACT
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Drama
Tension
Grandeur
Exuberance
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Station # _____ : ____________________________
Name the painting, artist, and style of this piece.
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Justify your style choice(How do you know)?
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Why would you recommend this piece be included in either a
Baroque or a Rococo exhibit?( include a vocabulary word in your
explanation)
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Questions our group still has:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho9r
ZjlsyYY
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Rococo, also referred to as "Late Baroque", is an
18th-century artistic movement and style, which
affected several aspects of the arts including
painting, sculpture, architecture, interior design,
decoration, literature, music and theatre. It was a
reaction against the grandeur, symmetry and strict
regulations of the Baroque. Rococo artists opted for
a more jocular, florid and graceful approach to
Baroque art and architecture. Rococo art and
architecture in such a way was ornate and made
strong usage of creamy, pastel-like colors,
asymmetrical designs, curves and gold. Unlike the
more politically focused Baroque, the Rococo had
more playful and often witty artistic themes.
CONCRETE
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Asymmetry
Curves
Gold/gilding
Florid/flowery
Creamy, pastel colors
Ornate design
ABSTRACT
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Playful tone
Witty, artistic theme
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Station # _____ : ____________________________
Name the painting, artist, and style of this piece.
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Justify your style choice(How do you know)?
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Why would you recommend this piece be included in either a
Baroque or a Rococo exhibit?( include a vocabulary word in your
explanation)
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Questions our group still has:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxH
kLdQy5f0