Test 3 Flashcards
Who made the Night Watch, where, and what date?
Rembrandt made the Night Watch, in the Dutch Republic, in 1642 (17th century)
Who made Louis XIV, where was it made and when?
Louis XIV was made by Hyacinthe Riguad, in 1701, in France
Who was the architect and the painter for the hall of mirrors, when was it made, and for what?
Charles le Brun was the painter for the hall of mirrors, Jules Mansart was the architect, it was made in 1678 for the palace of Versailles
Who made the swing, what period was it made, where was it made, and when was it made?
The Swing was created by Jean Fragonarde, during the Rococo period in 1767, in France.
Who created David, when was it created, how did it compare to previous Davids, and when was it made?
David was created by Bernini in 1624, Rome. It depicted David in mid action, as opposed to Donatello’s and Michelangelo’s David, which were before and after the battle.
What was the Cornaro Chapel, who made it, when and where?
The Cornaro chapel was created by Bernini, it houses the statue, “Ecstasy of St. Theresa” created in 1650, in Rome.
Who made the Calling of St. Matthew, when did he make it, and where?
The Calling of St. Matthew was created by Caravaggio in 1602, Rome, created for the Contarelli Chapel.
Who created Las Meninas, where was it made, and when?
Las Meninas was made by Diego Velazquez for Alcazar palace, Madrid, in the 17th century.
Who made St. Serapion, where did he make it, and when?
Francisco de Zurbaran made St. Serapion, it was located in Seville, commissioned by a rich monastic order in 1628.
Who created The Raising of the Cross, where did he make it, and when?
Paul Rubens created the Raising of the Cross, in 1610, Flanders
What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?
The Council of Trent was the catholic response to the counter reformation, it set out guidelines for catholic art. Catholic art could now not include, nude figures, commoners, or pagan images.
What did the Treaty of Westphalia settle?
It ended a religious war, made religion a private matter, end of universal christendom, also ended the thirty years war.
What were the main features of Versailles?
The size of the palace, the large garden located behind the palace, the fountains in the garden, patterns are more organized as you get closer to the palace.
What are the differences between Baroque and Renaissance art?
Renaissance art as opposed to Baroque art, is more intellectual and appeals to the mind, where Baroque is more dramatic, involves more motion, and appeals to emotion. The art also invades the viewers space.
What are the differences between Bernini and Borromini?
Bernini worked on more religious works, where Borromini was described as unorthodox and independent.
