The Barque (1600-1750) Flashcards
What is the Barque considered to be?
Its considered to be one of the most innovative and creative periods in European art history
What style was before the renaissance?
Byzantine
Features of Byzantine
Flat, symbol like, little resemblance to the human world.
What is naturalism
When images look like our natural world.
What style of art appeared after the renaissance?
Mannerism- most artists imitating the style of the high renaissance. Artists thought that it was impossible to surpass the great artists
An artist in the mannerism period who took a different approach in painting
‘St Francis receiving the Stigmata’- El Greco
National gallery of Ireland
What is mannerism sometimes considered to be
Mannerism is sometimes considered to be a bridge between the gap of Renaissance and the barque
When was the Braque
1600-1750
The origin of the term Barque
Originally used as a insult- irregular. Barocco- used to describe misshapen pearls
When was the Reformation
16th century
Who led the reformation
Martin Luther
What was the reformation
Major movement within western Christianity that posed a religious and political threat to the catholic church. It was the start of Protestantism
Why did the reformation start.
Luther and his followers were unhappy about the mistakes, corruption and abuses withing the catholic church. e.g. nepotism
What was the name of the new branch of the Christian church that developed as a result
Protestantism
What was the response by the catholic church known as
The counter reformation
What was the council of trent
An order of priests to reform the abuses and errors in the church and attract the common people back towards Catholicism
What impact did the council of Trent have on art required by the catholic church
They wanted to make sure that art communicated the storied of the bible effectively.
What type of subject matter became popular and why
Saints and martyrs who dies for their beliefs. This was to evoke emotions and would excite and appeal and would capture their imagination. Send the message of the glory of the catholic church
Example of a piece of art that was designed to attract people back to the church
The crucifixion of St. peter- Caravaggio
What city became central to the development of the barque style, and why
Rome. after challenges posed by the rise of Protestantism, Catholic churches and palaces multiplied and were decorated in a new and confident style
Was the Barque limited to this city and country?
Barque is a international style. Rome became a ‘melting pot’ of styles through its contact with artists from all over europe.
What subject matter became popular with Barque artists?
Dramatic and highly emotional- most dramatic moments from the bible. Martyrdom (being killed for your Christian beliefs.) and saintly visions.
Describe the composition used by Barque artists
Complex and energetic compositions ( less cam and symmetrical) The viewer is compelled to activity participate in a baroque work. the figures are so close to the front of the canvus.
Describe the Light used by Barque artists
Richer and often dramatic contrast of light and shade, which shows theatricality with intense contrasts between light and looming shadows.
