ART 179 Renaissance to Modern Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key artists, artworks, and historical contexts from the Renaissance to Modern art periods, relevant for exam preparation.

Painted poems, exemplified by Giorgione's 'The Tempest'.

A work by Matthias Grünewald created around 1510-1515 featuring Crucifixion, Lamentation, and figures like St. Sebastian.

Self-Portrait An oil painting by Albrecht Durer created in 1500, showcasing the artist's likeness.

The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve) An engraving by Albrecht Durer from 1504, illustrating the biblical story.

Templo Mayor The main pyramid in Tenochtitlán, central to Aztec ceremonial practices.

Coatlicque An Aztec statue representing the mother of Huitzilopotchli, located at the Templo Mayor.

The Virgin De Guadalupe A depiction by Marcos Cipac (de Aquino) from 1531, using oil and potentially tempera on maguey cloth.

Nuremberg Chronically A historical work produced by Michel Wolgemut and shop, printed in 1493, featuring woodcuts.

entombment of Christ painting by Jacopo da Pontormo created between 1525-1528, displayed in the Capponi Chapel.

Madonna with the long neck work by Parmigianino from 1534-1540, characterized by elongated forms.

Last Judgement A fresco by Michelangelo Buonarroti located on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, completed between 1536-1541.

St. Peter's Square Designed by Gianlorenzo Bernini, completed around 1656-1657 in the Vatican, Rome.

St. Teresa of Avila in Ecstasy marble sculpture by Bernini from the Coronaro Chapel, created between 1645-1652.

The calling of st Matthew An oil painting by Caravaggio from 1599-1600, depicting a biblical scene.

Judith Beheading Holofernes A dramatic painting by Artemesia Gentileschi from c. 1619-20.

The Surrender at Breda (The Lances) oil painting by Diego Velázquez from 1634-35, capturing a historic moment.

Las Meninas (The Maids of Honor) famous painting by Diego Velázquez from 1656, featuring Infanta Margaret Theresa.

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp An oil painting by Rembrandt from 1632, showcasing a medical demonstration. This is a guild, yearly painting.

Captain Frans Banning Cocq Mustering His Company Formerly known as The Night Watch, a 1642 oil painting by Rembrandt.

flower still life. painting by Rachel Ruysch from c. 1726, known for its detailed floral arrangements.

Palace at Versailles architecture marvel designed by Louis LeVau with interiors by Charles LeBrun and gardens by Andre Lé Nôtre, completed in phases from 1668-1685.

Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors) A stunning space in the Palace of Versailles, designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Charles Le Brun, circa 1680.