Scholastic Bowl Visual Arts

Renaissance

Period from ~1400-1600 characterized by the rediscovery of classical Greek/Roman philosophy.

Michelangelo

Artist, sculptor, painter, and architect known for David (marble), Pieta, and Creation of Adam.

Sandro Botticelli

Artist known for The Birth of Venus and associated with secular humanism.

Baroque

Movement characterized by intense color and dramatic contrasts.

Rembrandt

A Dutch painter and etcher known for The Night Watch and Anatomy Lesson.

Neoclassicism

Period from ~1750-1830 characterized by revival of simplicity and symmetry of ancient Greek and Roman art.

Antonio Canova

Neoclassical Italian sculptor known for Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss and The Three Graces.

Romanticism

Period from ~1820-1870 that advocated for subjectivity, imagination, and appreciation of nature.

Impressionism

Period from ~1860-1890 focusing on human perception of ordinary subject matter.

Post-Impressionism

Period from ~1885-1905 emphasizing abstract qualities and symbolic content.

Expressionism

Movement from ~1905-1940 presenting the world from a subjective perspective.

Cubism

Movement from 1907-1914 where subjects are analyzed and reassembled in abstract form.

Pablo Picasso

Artist known for Guernica and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

Surrealism

Movement from the 1920s aimed at allowing the unconscious mind to express itself.

Salvador Dalí

Spanish surrealist artist known for The Persistence of Memory and Lobster Telephone and his dreamlike and bizarre imagery.

Social Realism

Movement from the 1930s-40s portraying working class as heroic symbols.

Jackson Pollack

Artist known for Abstract Expressionism and numbered canvasses.

Pop Art

Movement from the 1950s challenging traditions of fine art using imagery from popular culture.

Banksy

British graffiti artist known for visual art created in public spaces.

Leonardo da Vinci

An Italian polymath known for masterpieces such as 'The Last Supper' and 'Mona Lisa'.

The Last Supper

A mural painting by Leonardo da Vinci depicting the last meal of Jesus with his disciples.

Mona Lisa

A famous portrait painting by Leonardo da Vinci, renowned for its subject's enigmatic expression.

David (marble)

A marble sculpture by Michelangelo representing the biblical hero David, celebrated for its detail and form.

Pieta

A sculpture by Michelangelo depicting the Virgin Mary holding the dead body of Jesus.

Creation of Adam

A fresco by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, illustrating God giving life to Adam.

The Birth of Venus

A painting by Sandro Botticelli depicting the goddess Venus emerging from the sea.

Donatello

An Italian sculptor known for his works in bronze and marble, including 'David' in bronze.

David (bronze)

A bronze sculpture by Donatello representing the biblical hero David, notable for its contrapposto stance.

Raphael

An Italian painter and architect known for his works such as 'The School of Athens'.

The School of Athens

A fresco by Raphael depicting an idealized gathering of great philosophers and thinkers of ancient Greece.

Caravaggio

An Italian Baroque painter from ~1600-1730 known for his dramatic use of light and shadow and an ornate style.

The Calling of St. Matthew

A painting by Caravaggio depicting the moment Jesus calls Matthew to follow him.

Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist

A painting by Caravaggio that illustrates the execution of St. John the Baptist.

Artemisia Gentileschi

An Italian Baroque painter known for her powerful depictions of women from mythology and the Bible.

Judith Slaying Holofernes

A painting by Artemisia Gentileschi that portrays the biblical story of a title character beheading the Assyrian general, the other title character.

Peter Paul Rubens

A Flemish Baroque painter known for his vibrant color and dynamic compositions.

Rembrandt

A Dutch painter and etcher, considered one of the greatest painters in European art history.

The Night Watch

A famous painting by Rembrandt that depicts a group of militiamen in Amsterdam.

Anatomy Lesson

A painting by Rembrandt showing a doctor demonstrating anatomy to a group of students.

Diego Velázquez

A Spanish painter known for his portraits and historical scenes, particularly during the Baroque period.

Las Meninas

A famous painting by Diego Velázquez that portrays the Infanta Margaret Theresa surrounded by her entourage.

Thomas Gainsborough

An English painter known for his portraits and landscape paintings, associated with the Rococo style.

The Blue Boy

A portrait by Thomas Gainsborough of a young boy dressed in a blue outfit, showcasing his skill in fabric rendering.

J.M.W. Turner

An English painter known for his expressive landscapes and seascapes, particularly 'The Fighting Temeraire' and 'Rain, Steam, and Speed - The Great Western Railway'.

The Fighting Temeraire

A painting by J.M.W. Turner depicting the last journey of the HMS Temeraire, symbolizing the end of an era in British naval history.

John Constable

An English landscape painter famous for his depictions of the English countryside, particularly known for 'The Hay Wain'.

Liberty Leading the People

A painting by Eugène Delacroix that symbolizes the July Revolution of 1830 in France, featuring the allegorical figure of the title character leading a diverse group of revolutionaries.

Théodore Géricault?

A French painter best known for his dramatic work 'The Raft of the Medusa', which depicts the aftermath of a contemporary shipwreck.

The Third of May 1808

A painting by Francisco Goya that portrays the execution of Spanish rebels by French soldiers during the Peninsular War, highlighting themes of brutality and resistance.

Saturn Devouring his Son

A painting by Francisco Goya that depicts the mythological figure Saturn (Cronus) consuming one of his children, symbolizing fear and the passage of time.

Claude Monet

A French painter known for founding the Impressionist movement, famous for his use of light and color and Impression, Sunrise, and Water Lilies

Impression, Sunrise

A painting by Claude Monet that is considered the work that gave Impressionism its name, depicting the port of Le Havre at sunrise.

Water Lilies

A series of approximately 250 paintings by Claude Monet depicting his flower garden at Giverny, showcasing the effects of light on water.

Houses of Parliament

A series of paintings by Claude Monet capturing the Houses of Parliament in London, particularly at different times of day.

Japanese Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies

A painting by Claude Monet featuring the title place in his garden at Giverny, surrounded by water lilies.

Haystacks

A series of paintings by Claude Monet depicting stacks of harvested hay, showcasing the changing light and seasons.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A French artist known for his contributions to Impressionism, focusing on themes of leisure and social gatherings.

Luncheon of the Boating Party

A painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir that depicts a group of friends enjoying a meal on a balcony overlooking the Seine River.

Two Sisters

A painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir showing two young girls, one standing and one sitting, in a bright, sunlit setting.

By the Seashore

A painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicting a woman and child on a beach, capturing the joy of summer.

Dance at Bougival

A painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir that portrays a lively dance scene in a riverside setting, emphasizing movement and joy.

Édouard Manet

A French painter who played a pivotal role in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, known for his bold brushwork.

Luncheon on the Grass

A controversial painting by Édouard Manet depicting a nude woman picnicking with fully clothed men, challenging social norms.

Mary Cassatt

An American painter known for her works depicting the lives of women and children, and a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement.

The Child's Bath

A painting by Mary Cassatt that shows a mother bathing her child, highlighting the intimacy of maternal care.

The Tea

A painting by Mary Cassatt depicting a woman and child enjoying tea, emphasizing domestic life and the bond between mother and child.

Edgar Degas

A French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, and drawings, particularly of ballet dancers and scenes of Parisian life.

The Ballet Class

A painting by Edgar Degas that captures a ballet class in session, focusing on the dancers and their instructor.

Blue Dancers

A painting by Edgar Degas featuring ballet dancers in blue tutus, showcasing movement and the play of light.

Paul Cézanne

A French post-impressionist painter known for his works such as 'Mont Sainte-Victoire' and 'The Card Players'.

Mont Sainte-Victoire

A series of paintings by Paul Cézanne depicting the mountain near Aix-en-Provence, showcasing his unique brushstroke and color palette.

The Card Players

A painting by Paul Cézanne that portrays a group of men doing the title activity, noted for its composition and use of color.

Vincent Van Gogh

A Dutch post-impressionist painter famous for his vivid colors and emotional depth, known for works like 'The Starry Night' and 'The Potato Eaters'.

The Starry Night

A famous painting by Vincent Van Gogh depicting a swirling night sky over a quiet town, characterized by its bold colors and expressive brushwork.

The Potato Eaters

An early work by Vincent Van Gogh that portrays a peasant family sharing a meal, emphasizing the harsh realities of rural life.

Bedroom in Arles

A painting by Vincent Van Gogh depicting his title place, known for its use of color and perspective to convey emotion.

Cafe Terrace at Night

A painting by Vincent Van Gogh that captures a lively café scene under a starry sky, showcasing his innovative use of color and light.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A French painter known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, particularly in works like 'At the Moulin Rouge'.

At the Moulin Rouge

A painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec that depicts the vibrant atmosphere of the famous cabaret in Paris, featuring dancers and patrons.

George Seurat

A French painter known for developing the technique of pointillism, exemplified in his work 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte'.

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte

A painting by George Seurat that depicts a leisurely scene in a park, created using small dots of color to form the image.

Edvard Munch

This guy was a Norwegian painter known for his iconic work 'The Scream,' which expresses themes of anxiety and existential dread.

The Scream

This is a painting by Edvard Munch that depicts a figure against a tumultuous sky, symbolizing deep emotional turmoil and existential angst.

Who is Marc Chagall

This guy was a Russian Jewish painter known for his colorful and dreamlike works that often incorporate elements of folklore and personal history.

I and the Village

This is a painting by Marc Chagall that features a whimsical depiction of a village scene, blending reality with fantasy and showcasing Chagall's unique style.

Guernica

A mural-sized oil painting created by Pablo Picasso in response to the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War, symbolizing the horrors of war.

Les Demoiselles d'Avignon

A groundbreaking painting by Pablo Picasso completed in 1907, featuring five female figures and considered a pivotal work in the development of modern art.

The Old Guitarist

A painting from Pablo Picasso's Blue Period, created in 1903-1904, depicting an old, blind musician holding a guitar, reflecting themes of poverty and melancholy.

Lobster Telephone

A surrealist artwork by Salvador Dalí that combines a lobster and a telephone, challenging conventional perceptions.

The Elephants

A painting by Salvador Dalí depicting the title animals with long, spindly legs, symbolizing strength and fragility.

René Magritte

A Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking images that challenge observers' perceptions of reality.

The Son of Man

A painting by René Magritte featuring a man in a suit with an apple obscuring his face, exploring themes of identity.

The Treachery of Images

A painting by René Magritte that depicts a pipe with the caption 'Ceci n'est pas une pipe' (This is not a pipe), illustrating the difference between representation and reality.

Grant Wood

An American painter known for his iconic work 'American Gothic,' which depicts a farmer and his daughter in front of a Gothic-style house.

American Gothic

A painting by Grant Wood that portrays a stern-looking farmer and a woman, often interpreted as his daughter, set against a backdrop of a Gothic-style house.

Edward Hopper

An American realist painter famous for his depictions of modern American life, particularly in his painting 'Nighthawks,' which illustrates a late-night diner scene.

Nighthawks

A painting by Edward Hopper that shows three customers in a diner late at night, highlighting themes of isolation and urban life.

Frida Kahlo

A Mexican painter known for her deeply personal self-portraits that explore themes of identity, postcolonialism, gender, and pain.

Self-portraits

Artworks created by an artist depicting themselves, often used by Frida Kahlo to express her emotions and experiences.

Diego Rivera

A prominent Mexican muralist known for his large-scale frescoes that often depict social and political themes.