BAROQUE QUIZ

.It pertains to the dramatic, emotive nature of Baroque works that were designed to inspire awe, wonder, and devotion, particularly in the context of the Catholic Church's Counter-Reformation.

A Dutch/Flemish painter was renowned for his vibrant and dynamic canvases. Give at least one of his works that was mentioned in the presentation.

Baroque artists pushed the limit of what was imaginable in art, trying with new practices and styles that continue to influence and encourage artists today.

.________________are depicted in dramatic poses, creating a sense of tension and emotion.

Combined with the growing power of absolute monarchies, gave rise to the ______, which was characterized by its dramatic, emotive, and visually stunning works.

Baroque art was often used as a tool of propaganda by the ______________________, who sought to assert their power and influence through the creation of grand, visually arresting works.

The four (4) Characteristics of Baroque Art: Drama Lighting, Emotional Expressiveness, Ornan Ornamentation, Narrative Themes. TRUE OR FALSE?

The Baroque period, which spanned the 17th and early 18th centuries, was a time of great political, religious, and cultural upheaval in Europe. TRUE OR FALSE?

Rubens, the renowned Italian sculptor and architect, was a master of the Baroque style. TRUE OR FALSE?

Caravaggio’s works such as Bacchus and Medusa, are known for their stark contrasts between lightning, mythology, and theme, their dramatic compositions, and their powerful depictions of the human form. TRUE OR FALSE?