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    • During which period did Baroque art emerge?
      Early 17th to mid-18th centuries
    • Baroque art is distinguished by its opulent and theatrical style
    • The Counter-Reformation used Baroque art to reaffirm the power and authority of the Catholic Church.
    • What are three key characteristics of Baroque art?
      Grandeur, drama, emotional intensity
    • Match the artistic feature with the correct period:
      Balance, proportion ↔️ Renaissance Art
      Grandeur, drama ↔️ Baroque Art
    • Baroque art is characterized by elaborate ornamentation
    • Which Baroque artist created "The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa"?
      Gian Lorenzo Bernini
    • Baroque art often uses intense contrasts of light and shadow
    • Diego Velázquez's "Las Meninas" features rich, warm color palettes typical of Baroque art.
    • Which Baroque artist is known for elevating the use of chiaroscurochiaroscuro in his paintings?

      Caravaggio
    • Diego Velázquez's masterpiece, "Las Meninas," showcases complex compositions and natural light.
    • Baroque art often emphasizes religious and political themes to engage viewers emotionally.
    • Which Baroque characteristic is exemplified by Bernini's "The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa"?
      Dynamic compositions
    • The use of vibrant and saturated colors in Baroque art adds to its opulence
    • Major Baroque artists often used their art to showcase the power and magnificence of absolute monarchies.
    • Order the major Baroque artists based on their contributions to the movement.
      1️⃣ Caravaggio: Elevated chiaroscurochiaroscuro to create powerful narratives
      2️⃣ Bernini: Transformed sculpture with dynamic compositions
      3️⃣ Rembrandt: Introduced deeper emotional range to portraiture
      4️⃣ Rubens: Enhanced the use of color and dynamic movement
      5️⃣ Velázquez: Elevated portraiture with naturalism
    • What is the title of Rembrandt's group portrait that showcases his masterful use of light and shadow?
      "The Night Watch"
    • Who created "The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa"?
      Gian Lorenzo Bernini
    • Bernini transformed sculpture with dynamic and theatrical compositions
    • Which painting is Rembrandt best known for?
      The Night Watch
    • Rembrandt introduced a deeper emotional range to portraiture
    • What is Peter Paul Rubens' most famous work?
      The Descent from the Cross
    • Rubens enhanced the use of color and dynamic movement in his paintings.
    • Who created "Las Meninas"?
      Diego Velázquez
    • Velázquez elevated portraiture with naturalism and complex storytelling
    • How did the Counter-Reformation influence Baroque Art?
      Reaffirmed Catholic authority
    • Key characteristics of Baroque Art during the Counter-Reformation include elaborate ornamentation
    • Baroque Art often features dynamic compositions.
    • What is the term for intense contrasts of light and shadow in Baroque Art?
      Chiaroscuro
    • The use of rich colors is a key characteristic of Baroque Art.
    • Order the following characteristics of Baroque Art during the Counter-Reformation:
      1️⃣ Elaborate ornamentation
      2️⃣ Dynamic compositions
      3️⃣ Intense contrasts of light and shadow
      4️⃣ Use of rich colors
    • What was the primary purpose of Baroque Art during the Counter-Reformation?
      Reaffirm Catholic authority
    • What role did light play in Baroque Art during the Counter-Reformation?
      Intense use of chiaroscuro
    • Caravaggio's "The Calling of Saint Matthew" uses chiaroscuro to create a dramatic and emotionally engaging scene.
    • What is the term for the intense contrasts of light and shadow in Baroque art?
      Chiaroscuro
    • Baroque art is characterized by the use of rich colors
    • Baroque art was intended to inspire devotion and convey Catholic values.
    • Which artist created "The Calling of Saint Matthew," which exemplifies Baroque art's use of chiaroscuro?
      Caravaggio
    • Baroque art is characterized by grandeur, drama, and emotional intensity
    • Balance and proportion are key characteristics of Renaissance art.