Renaissance and Baroque Art

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

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.

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.

Humanism

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

Mannerism

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

Baroque Art

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

Tenebrism

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

Rococo Art

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

Caravaggio's Conversion of St. Paul

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