Baroque Art History

Why did the Catholic Church start using art during the Baroque period?

• To decorate their homes

• To teach people about their faith without needing to read

• To make new laws

• To create cartoons

What was special about Baroque art in the 1600s?

• It was simple and flat

• It only used black and white

• It was grand, dramatic, and full of vivid color

• It had no religious meaning

How did people originally feel about Baroque art?

• They loved it immediately

• They thought it was exaggerated and unflattering

• They ignored it completely

• They thought it was too simple

What kind of scenes did Baroque artists usually paint?

• Everyday life with no drama

• Only animals in nature

• Flat, symbolic images with no actio

• The most dramatic, emotional, and unfolding events

What is Rembrandt famous for in Baroque art?

• Bright landscapes with no people

• Using light and shadow to create drama in paintings

• Sculpting only

• Writing books about art

How is Rococo different from Baroque art?

• Rococo is darker and more serious

• Rococo is lighter, softer, and more playful, but still uses Baroque techniques

• Rococo uses no color

• Rococo only paints religious battles