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Chapter 10 Flashcards

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What was the Counter-Reformation?

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The Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation, focusing on reform and reaffirmation of doctrine.

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What was the purpose of the Council of Trent (1545-1563)?

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Clarified doctrine, reformed corruption, and reinforced traditional practices.

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Who founded the Jesuits?

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Ignatius of Loyola.

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What is the primary focus of the Jesuits?

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To spread Catholicism through education and missionary work.

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What was the Inquisition?

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A Church-led effort to root out heresy, particularly in Spain and Italy.

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What does the Index of Prohibited Books refer to?

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A list of books banned by the Catholic Church for containing heretical or anti-Christian ideas.

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Define Baroque Art.

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An artistic style characterized by grandeur, drama, movement, and contrast, often used to promote Catholicism.

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Who is Gian Lorenzo Bernini?

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A leading Baroque sculptor and architect known for The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa and the Baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica.

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What is Caravaggio known for?

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Dramatic lighting and realism in works like The Calling of St. Matthew.

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What painting technique did Caravaggio popularize?

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Tenebrism.

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List characteristics of Peter Paul Rubens’ work.

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Dynamic compositions
Rich color
Sensuous figures

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Who was Diego Velázquez?

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A Spanish Baroque painter known for Las Meninas and portraits of the Spanish royal family.

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What is the Dutch Golden Age?

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A period of economic and cultural flourishing in the Netherlands, marked by achievements in trade, science, and art.

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What is Rembrandt van Rijn known for?

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His use of light and psychological depth in portraits.

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What is Johannes Vermeer famous for?

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Intimate, light-filled interiors, such as Girl with a Pearl Earring.

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What characterizes the Baroque in Music?

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Complex, expressive music featuring composers like Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi.

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Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?

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A German Baroque composer known for The Brandenburg Concertos and The Well-Tempered Clavier.

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What is George Frideric Handel best known for?

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Messiah, an oratorio featuring the ‘Hallelujah’ chorus.

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What is Antonio Vivaldi known for?

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The Four Seasons.

20
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Describe the Baroque in Architecture.

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A style emphasizing grandiosity, ornate decoration, and dramatic spatial effects.

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What does the Hall of Mirrors symbolize?

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French grandeur and political dominance.

22
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Define Absolutism.

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A political system in which rulers hold total power.

23
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Who was Louis XIV?

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The ‘Sun King’ of France, known for his absolute rule and patronage of the arts.

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What is the Divine Right of Kings?

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The belief that monarchs derive their authority directly from God.

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What was the English Civil War?

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A conflict between the monarchy and Parliament, leading to the temporary overthrow of the monarchy.

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Who was Oliver Cromwell?

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A military leader who ruled England as Lord Protector after the execution of Charles I.

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What was the Glorious Revolution (1688)?

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The peaceful overthrow of James II, leading to constitutional monarchy in England.

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What characterizes the Baroque in Literature?

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Elaborate metaphors, emotional intensity, and ornate language.

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Who is John Milton?

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An English poet known for Paradise Lost, an epic about the fall of Satan and humanity.

30
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What did Molière satirize?

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Social norms in works like Tartuffe.

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What is emphasized in Baroque Theatre?

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Spectacle, music, and elaborate stage designs.

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What is the Comédie-Française?

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The state theater of France, established under Louis XIV.

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What is Baroque Opera?

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A musical drama combining singing, acting, and elaborate staging, popular in Italy and France.

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Who is Claudio Monteverdi?

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A composer who helped develop opera, known for Orfeo.

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What did Jean-Baptiste Lully create?

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French Baroque opera for the court of Louis XIV.

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What characterizes the Baroque in Latin America?

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A fusion of European and indigenous artistic styles seen in churches and religious art.

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What were the Jesuit Missions in South America?

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Efforts by Jesuits to convert indigenous people, often through Baroque art and music.

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What was the Scientific Revolution?

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A period of major advancements in science that challenged traditional beliefs and laid the foundation for modern science.

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Who is René Descartes?

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A philosopher and mathematician who developed analytical geometry and the phrase ‘Cogito, ergo sum’.

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What is Blaise Pascal known for?

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Contributions to probability theory and defending Christianity in Pensées.

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What did Isaac Newton formulate?

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The laws of motion and universal gravitation.

42
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Define the Age of Reason.

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An intellectual movement emphasizing logic, evidence, and skepticism of religious and political authority.

43
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What is a key difference between Baroque and Renaissance art?

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Renaissance emphasized balance and harmony; Baroque focused on emotion, movement, and grandeur.

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How did Baroque art and thought influence later movements?

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It influenced later artistic movements, politics, and Enlightenment ideals.

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