Renaissance and Baroque Art

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Renaissance Art

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A period spanning the 14th and 15th centuries in Europe characterized by a rejection of medieval art and philosophy in favor of inspiration from Classical antiquity.

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International Style

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A style that emerged in the late 14th and early 15th centuries, marked by a highly decorative and elegant approach, associated with Northern Renaissance.

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Flashcards covering major concepts and artists from the Renaissance and Baroque art periods.

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Renaissance Art

A period spanning the 14th and 15th centuries in Europe characterized by a rejection of medieval art and philosophy in favor of inspiration from Classical antiquity.

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International Style

A style that emerged in the late 14th and early 15th centuries, marked by a highly decorative and elegant approach, associated with Northern Renaissance.

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Humanism

A cultural and intellectual movement that emphasizes human potential and achievement, focusing on classical literature and art, valuing individual agency and reason.

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Mannerism

A 16th century post-Renaissance style characterized by artificial poses, vivid colors, and distorted, elongated figures.

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Baroque Art

A 17th century European style characterized by ornamentation, curved lines, dramatic lighting and color, and exaggerated gestures.

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Tenebrism

A technique in painting with very little modeling, emphasizing the contrast of light and shadow.

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Rococo Art

An 18th century style during the Baroque era characterized by lighter colors, wit, playfulness, and ornate decoration.

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Caravaggio's Conversion of St. Paul

An example of painting that employs tenebrism, showcasing dramatic contrasts between light and shadow.