Art and Design History Quizlet

Where did the Renaissance begin?

Italy

What philosophy emphasized human potential during the Renaissance?

Humanism

Name one technological advancement from the Renaissance.

Linear perspective, printing press, or oil painting techniques.

Who are three iconic Renaissance artists?

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael

What artistic feature emphasized realistic proportions and depth?

Linear perspective

What movement did Baroque art emerge in response to?

The Counter-Reformation

What is chiaroscuro?

The dramatic use of light and shadow.

Name one key Baroque artist.

Caravaggio, Bernini, or Rubens.

What was the main goal of Baroque art?

To evoke emotional responses and reaffirm faith.

In which country did Rococo originate?

France

What is a defining characteristic of Rococo color palettes?

Light, pastel colors.

What themes dominated Rococo art?

Love, nature, and leisure.

How is Rococo different from Baroque?

Rococo is less dramatic and more playful and decorative.

What intellectual movement influenced Enlightenment art?

Reason and science.

How did Enlightenment art differ from Rococo?

Enlightenment art emphasized clarity, balance, and rationality.

What themes were common in Enlightenment-inspired architecture?

Symmetry and geometric forms.

What political revolutions were influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

The American and French Revolutions.

What archaeological discoveries inspired Neoclassicism?

Pompeii and Herculaneum.

What did Neoclassicism emphasize in its designs?

Simplicity, symmetry, and clean lines.

Name a prominent Neoclassical artist.

Jacques-Louis David or Antonio Canova.

How did Neoclassicism reflect Enlightenment ideals?

It promoted themes of heroism, virtue, and patriotism.

What did Romanticism emphasize over reason?

Emotion and individuality.

What are common themes in Romanticism?

Nature, the sublime, and the supernatural.

Name a key Romantic artist.

Caspar David Friedrich, J.M.W. Turner, or Eugène Delacroix.

How did Romantic artists depict nature?

As powerful and awe-inspiring.

Name two key technological advancements of the Second Industrial Revolution.

Electricity and steel.

What movement arose in reaction to industrialization?

The Arts and Crafts movement.

What materials defined Second Industrial Revolution architecture?

Steel and glass.

Who was a key advocate for craftsmanship during this period?

William Morris.

What was the main goal of avant-garde movements?

To innovate and break conventions.

Name one avant-garde movement.

Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, or Dada.

Who is considered a pioneer of Cubism?

Pablo Picasso.

What societal changes influenced the avant-garde movements?

World Wars, technological advancements, and ideological shifts.