mapeh - arts

Baroque period

Characterized by restlessness, movement, and energy.

Chiaroscuro

A technique used to break down forms through light and shadow.

Caravaggio

Master of chiaroscuro known for his dramatic lighting and realism.

Peter Paul Rubens

Known for bold naturalism in his artwork.

Diego Velasquez

Famous for a freer, sketchy style in painting.

Rembrandt van Rijn

Preferred religious and historical themes in his work.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Notable sculptor, architect, city planner, and painter of the Baroque period.

Renaissance

French word meaning 'rebirth', associated with the revival of classical learning.

Individualism

Affirms the worth of morality and self-reliance.

Humanism

Focus on the development of human virtue.

Giotto

Pioneer in giving life to the human figure in art.

Masaccio

Paved the way for realism in painting.

Subtle shading

Technique used to add volume to a two-dimensional space.

Linear perspective

Artistic technique used to create the illusion of depth and distance.

Aerial perspective

Technique that transitions from dark to light to create depth.

Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael

Referred to as the three giants of the Renaissance.

Michelangelo

Known for the guidance of Lorenzo de Medici and famous for artwork such as Pieta.

Leonardo da Vinci

Considered a Renaissance man, known for dissecting corpses to study anatomy.

Raphael

Famous for paintings that display warmth and serenity.

Donatello

Artist who worked with stone, bronze, and wood.

Florence

Recognized as the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Gattamelata

Bronze equestrian statue created by Donatello.