baroque

Question 1

art

Answer 1

• Characterized by a passionate and dramatic portrayal of religious subjects
• Sought to evoke powerful emotions to viewers
• The dramatic contrast between light and dark to highlight the spiritual significance of the subject
• A sense of three-dimensionality giving the illusion of figures coming to life
• Portrayed saints in moments of religious acts

Question 2

renaissance vs baroque art

Answer 2

SCULPUTRE
* Renaissance drew inspiration from classical antiquity| Baroque focused on intensity and dramatic expressions
* Renaissance put a strong emphasis on real human proportions | Baroque emphasized movement and dynamism,, dramatic poses
* Renaissance subjects revolved around mythology | Baroque embraced naturalism and realism
PAINTING
* Renaissance mastered linear perspective | Baroque featured figures in motion
* Renaissance Use of light and shadow | Baroque used dramatic lighting to create contrasts
* Renaissance portrayed subjects realistically | Baroque conveyed strong emotions and intense narratives

Question 3

artists

Answer 3

GIAN LORENZO BERNINI
* Designed the Baldachino in St. Peter’s Basilica
* Built the colonnade of St. Peter’s square
* “Apollo and Daphne”, “The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa”, “David”
FRANCESO BORROMINI
* Known for his distinctive sculptures and unusual decorations
* Designed San Carlo alle Quattro Fontante
BALDASSARE LONGHENA
* Designed Pesaro, Rezzonico Palace, S.Maria Della Salute church

Question 4

baroque in rome

Answer 4

• Featured dramatic and dynamic facades
• Employed the contrast between light and dark to create drama and depth
• Embraced curved lines in use of elliptical domes and spiral columns
  SANT’ANDREA AL QUIRINALE:
• Architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini
• Elliptical dome
• Oval-shaped plan
• Façade features Corinthian columns
  THE CHURCH OF THE GESÚ
• Architect Giovanni Trissimo
• Corinthian columns and pilasters
• Dome positioned above the crossing
• Wide and tall nave
• Latin cross plan