Italian Veduta Painting

Question 1

Grand Tour

Answer 1

1. cultural tourism since 17th century
2. rite of passage for aristocratic young men - part of their education is to learn from the great cultures of the past
3. involve 3-4 years of traveling around europe
4. extensive sojourn in italy, primary destination was rome, but also other places
5. huge market for landscape painting with panoramic views -“vedute” (veduta painting)

Question 2

Canaletto

Answer 2

1. venetian painter
2. son of a theatre painter
3. painted the bright, sunny side of Venice

Question 3

Francesco Guardi

Answer 3

1. venetian painter
2. depicted the decadence and dark side of venice
3. used broken brushwork - instill nervousness
   anticipated romanticism

Question 4

Canaletto - the doge’s palace and the Riva degli Schiavoni

Answer 4

1. collectos’ favourite: picturesque water traffic with venetian landmarks

Question 5

Canaletto - Basin of St mark Looking East

Answer 5

1. wde angle lens in the composition of Grandiose panaorama

Question 6

Francesco Guardi - View of the canale di cannaregio

Answer 6

1. melancholy of the decay and decline of an ancient city