HoA Week 10 Flashcards
Dutch Republic
Historical region now known as the Netherlands.
Patriotism
National pride promoted through artistic expression.
Godfrey Kneller
Artist known for William III on Horseback.
William III
Portrayed as a heroic peacemaker in art.
Neptune
God of the ocean
Mercury
God of trade
Masque
A theatrical performance combining various art forms.
Anna of Denmark
Patron of masques
Blackface
Controversial practice seen in Anna’s masque performance.
Ben Jonson
Wrote The Masque of Oberon
Divine Right of Kings
Belief that monarchs are chosen by God.
Chivalric Night
A theme in royal portraiture symbolizing nobility.
Charles I
Son of James
Equestrian Portrait
Art depicting a ruler on horseback
Jeffery Hudson
Child portrayed with Queen
Dutch Golden Age
Period of economic prosperity and artistic achievement.
Urban Society
60% of Dutch population lived in cities.
Aelbert Cuyp
Famous Dutch landscape artist known for naturalism.
Fluyt
Wide-bellied ship used in Dutch trade.
Little Ice Age
Climate phenomenon affecting 17th and 18th centuries.
Vanitas
Art genre reflecting on mortality and transience.
Pieter Claaesz
Artist known for Vanitas with a Violin.
Oysters
Symbol of sexual success in Dutch still lifes.
Naturalism
Artistic style emphasizing realistic representation.
Portraiture
Art form focusing on individual identity and status.
Mixed-race marriages
Result of Dutch colonial practices and influence.
Civicism
Civic engagement reflected through artistic endeavors.
Mass Scenery
Large-scale sets used in theatrical masques.
Hendrick Avercamp
Artist known for depicting winter scenes.
Symbolism in Art
Use of objects to convey deeper meanings.
Representation
Depiction of ideals versus real-life characteristics.
Reality
True nature or state of individuals or events.
Reception
Audience’s response to a performance or artwork.
Mass scenery
Large-scale theatrical backdrops and settings.
Courtiers
Nobles or attendants in royal courts.
Divine right of kings
Belief that monarchs are appointed by God.
Chivalric knight
Idealized noble warrior of medieval tradition.
Equestrian portrait
Artwork depicting a figure on horseback.
James I
First Stuart king of England and Scotland.
Political unrest
Instability and conflict in governance.
Sumptuary codes
Laws regulating personal expenditures and status display.
VOC
Dutch East India Company
Ostentatious displays
Excessive demonstrations of wealth and status.
Batavia
Colonial city established by the Dutch in 1619.
Cohesive Dutch identity
Unified cultural identity among Dutch citizens.
Natural sophistication
Graceful elegance inherent in one’s demeanor.
Cane as symbol
Represents authority and claim to power.
Hunting theme
Common motif symbolizing nobility and leisure.
Cultural headquarters
Central location for administrative and cultural activities.
Social behavior
Interactions and conduct within a community.
Status symbol
Object indicating social or economic rank.
Eurasian wife
Spouse of mixed European and Asian descent.
Hierarchy in Batavia
Social stratification among diverse city populations.
Cultural dominance
Control exerted by one culture over others.
Political patronage
Support given by influential figures to artists.
The Commander of the Homeward-Bound Fleet
Painting depicting a Dutch commander and his wife.
Jakob Martensen
Probable subject of Cuyp’s painting.
Parasol
Symbol of superiority in Batavian society.
Pieter Cnoll
Senior merchant depicted in a family portrait.
Sumptuary Codes
Laws regulating luxury and social decorum.
1680 Code
Legislation aligning practices with Dutch customs.
1754 Measures
Laws restricting ostentation in Batavia.
Social Hierarchy
Structured class system in Batavian society.
Urban Planning
Seventeenth-century principles shaping Batavia’s layout.
Segregation
Separation of ethnic groups within Batavia.
Canals and City Walls
Physical barriers enforcing social stratification.
Swati Chattopadhyay
Scholar studying colonial built environments.
Brenda Yeoh
Researcher on colonial social stratification.
Dutch Identity
Cultural representation in Batavia’s architecture.
Spice Islands
Source of valuable spices in Indonesia.
Jan Huygen van Linschoten
Navigator who advanced Dutch maritime exploration.
Cornelis de Houtman
Organizer of early Dutch trading voyages.
Colonial Power Dynamics
Interactions between colonizers and indigenous populations.
Cultural Appropriation
Colonizers adopting local symbols for dominance.
Eighteenth-century Batavia
Period marked by evolving social relationships.
Hierarchy Concealment
Dutch strategy to mask social dominance.
Fort at Batavia
Central feature in Cuyp’s painting background.
Domestic Slaves
Servants representing wealth in Cnoll’s portrait.
Fines for Violations
Penalties based on class and ethnicity.
Monopoly
Exclusive control over Dutch-Asian trade.
Jan Pietersz Coen
Governor-general who established Batavia in 1619.
Treaties
Agreements negotiated with local leaders by VOC.
Outposts
Strategic locations set up by VOC for trade.
Jayakarta
Existing city taken over to establish Batavia.
Colonial Administration
Dutch government took over from VOC in 19th century.
Malaria
Disease affecting VOC personnel in Batavia.
Expansion
Growth of Batavia beyond original city walls.
Canals
Waterways integral to Batavia’s urban design.
Kasteel Batavia
Fort where VOC residences were initially located.
Trade Relationships
Exclusive connections with local merchants established by VOC.
1623 Amboina Massacre
Event where VOC killed EIC traders to consolidate power.
Decline of VOC
Factors leading to VOC bankruptcy in late 18th century.
Ciliwung River
Ideal harbor location chosen for Batavia’s establishment.
Sunda Strait
Strategic waterway controlled by VOC for trade.
Population Shift
Movement of slaves noted in Batavia’s urban maps.
Fortifications
Walls completed in 1645 surrounding Batavia’s core.
European Tastes
Changing preferences contributing to VOC’s decline.
Spice Trade
Main economic focus of the VOC’s operations.
Dutch Settlers
Replaced local producers in spice cultivation.
1620s
Decade when Batavia’s establishment significantly impacted trade.
Historical Maps
Cartographic evidence used to analyze Batavia’s development.
Kota
Modern term for the historical center of Batavia.
Colonial Identity
Batavia’s naming linked to Dutch historical narratives.
Economic Representation
VOC acted as Dutch Republic’s economic entity abroad.
Grid Plan
City layout featuring streets and canals in a grid.
Tijgersgracht
Prominent canal bisecting eastern half of Batavia.
Fort
Structure providing defense and visibility over harbor.
Bastions
Fortified structures along city walls for defense.
Rectangular Shape
Basic layout characteristic of Batavia’s urban design.
Dutch Vernacular Architecture
Building style reflecting Dutch domestic architecture.
Neoclassical Form
Style used for public buildings like city hall.
Step-gabled Roof
Roof design common in Dutch residential architecture.
Spout-gabled Roof
Roof style indicating dividing walls in Batavia.
Public Identity
Perception of Batavia as a Dutch city despite diversity.
Urban Planning Principles
Dutch methods applied to Southeast Asian city design.
Silting
Accumulation of sediment affecting canal functionality.
Climate Adaptation
Adjustments made for tropical conditions in architecture.
Historic Maps
Visual representations showing Batavia’s urban layout.
Diversity
Variety of cultures present in Batavia’s population.
Drainage Function
Canals designed to manage water flow and sewage.
Colonial Influence
Dutch cultural elements imposed on local environment.
Monsoons
Seasonal rains affecting canal maintenance and health.
Historical Accounts
Travelers’ descriptions reflecting Batavia’s urban character.
Cultural Connection
Link between Batavia’s residents and the Dutch Republic.
Building Materials
Local and imported resources used for construction.
Urban Access
Variations in foot and water traffic accessibility.
Visual Representation
Simplified maps highlighting Batavia’s key features.
Historical Preservation
Efforts to retain Batavia’s architectural heritage.
