Roman Art and Architecture: Renaissance to High Baroque

A comprehensive vocabulary review of Renaissance, Mannerist, and Baroque art and architecture based on the lecture notes, covering key creators, churches, and stylistic definitions.

Palazzo Farnese Caprarola facade

Designed by Architect Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola, this facade is known for its classic Renaissance style.

Il Gesu

The mother church of the Jesuit order, built between $1568-1575$, serving as one of the earliest examples of a Counter-Reformation church with a wide single nave and barrel vaults.

Triumph of the Name of Jesus

Created by Giovanni Battista Gaulli (Baciccio) between $1676-1679$ at Il Gesu, it is regarded as one of the most spectacular illusionistic scenes in Baroque art.

The Entombment of Christ

A Baroque painting by Caravaggio from $1602-1604$, depicting the moment Nicodemus and others lower Christ into the tomb.

Ecstasy of St. Theresa

A High Baroque sculpture by Bernini created between $1647-1652$ located in the Cornaro Chapel, designed to create a total work of art through theatricality and illusionism.

Fountain of the Four Rivers

A masterpiece by Bernini located in Piazza Navona, featuring four river gods representing the Ganges, Nile, Danube, and Rio de la Plata.

Altar Baldicchino

A bronze and wood structure by Bernini, created between $1624-1633$ in St. Peter's Basilica, blending architectural and tapestry styles.

Madonna di Loretto

A painting by Caravaggio, created between $1604-1606$, depicting Mary with arched feet and emphasizing realism.