French Baroque and Rococo Art

Question 1

Louis XIV

Answer 1

His reign of 72 years is the longest of any monarch of a major country in European history. Known as the “Sun King”. Believed in Absolutism and religion was not his focus.

Question 2

Absolutism

Answer 2

A form of government where the monarch has the power to rule the land freely, with no laws or opposition.

Question 3

Fleur-de-lis

Answer 3

A stylized lily that is the symbol of France. The three ‘petals’ represent: Those who pray, those who work, those who fight.

Question 4

Grand Manner

Answer 4

Formulaic approach to create art by Poussin: Must include - Historic subject matter, thought, structure, style

Question 5

French Academy

Answer 5

Established in France by royal decree from Louis XIV in 1678. Disegno focus on art. Began the education of artists, including drawing, but also the classics, biblical stories, anatomy, etc.

Question 6

Hotel

Answer 6

French townhouse

Question 7

Salon

Answer 7

Annual exhibition that showcased contemporary art

Question 8

Answer 8

Rigaud - Louis XIV

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Question 9

Answer 9

Hardouin-Mansart - Palace of Versailles

Medium: Architecture

Question 10

Answer 10

Le Brun - Hall of Mirrors (Versailles)

Medium: Interior Design

Question 11

Answer 11

Poussin - Et in Arcadia Ego

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Question 12

Answer 12

Clodion - Nymph and Satyr Carousing

Medium: Terra Cotta

Question 13

Answer 13

Watteau - A Pilgrimage to Cythera

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Question 14

Answer 14

Fragonard - The Swing

Medium: Oil on Canvas