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Baroque Art
An art style and movement characterized by dramatic action, rich colors, intense light and shadow (tenebrism), and emotionally charged imagery to evoke emotion or passion
Rococo Art
An art movement characterized by ornate designs, playfulness, lighthearted style, pastel colors, asymmetrical designs, and scenes of love, nature, and leisure (often favored by the aristocracy)
Neoclassicism
An art movement characterized by the revival of classical greek and roman styles, emerged as a reaction to the Rococo and Baroque art movements, emphasizing order, clarity, and reason in art and architecture.
Romanticism
An art movement characterized by an emphasis on emotion, individualism, and the sublime beauty of nature.
Caravaggio, Calling of Saint Matthew, Rome, Italy, c. 1597 - 1601
Caravaggio
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c. 1597 - 1601
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Caravaggio, David with the Head of Goliath, c. 1606 - 1607
Caravaggio
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c. 1606 - 1607
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Diego Velasquez, Las Meninas (The Maids of Honor), c. 1656
Diego Velasquez
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c. 1656
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Tenebrism
A use of intense light and shadow to highlight specific areas within an artwork and create a dramatic effect.
Peter Paul Rubens, Arrival of Maria de Medici at Marseilles, France, c. 1622 - 1625
Peter Paul Rubens
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c. 1622 - 1625
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Anthony Van Dyck, Charles 1 at the Hunt, c. 1635
Anthony Van Dyck
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c. 1635
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Rembrandt van Rijn, Self-Portrait with Two Circles, c. 1665 - 1669
Rembrandt van Rijn
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c. 1665 - 1669
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Johannes Vermeer, Woman Holding a Balance, c. 1664
Johannes Vermeer
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c. 1664
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Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Slaying Holofernes, Florence, c. 1614 - 1620
Artemisia Gentileschi
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c. 1614 - 1620
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Pietro da Cortona, Triumph of the Barberini, Rome, Italy, c. 1633 - 1639
Pietro da Cortona
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c. 1633 - 1639
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The Palace of Versailles, c. 1623
c. 1623
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Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles, c. 1623
The Hall of Mirrors in Isfahan
Shi’ism
A major branch of islam that regards Ali, the cousin of Mohammad, as his successor.
Sufism
A mystical Islamic belief system that seeks personal connection with god
Persian Kingship
The Safavids wanted to be viewed as the Persian kings were, as divine figures with absolute authority
Chahar Bagh Avenue
The Chahar Bagh Avenue is a historical street in Isfahan, Iran, known for its beautiful gardens and as a significant example of Persian urban planning and architecture.
Maidan
A public square or open space typically found in Persian cities, often serving as a venue for gatherings and ceremonies.
Shahnameh (Book of Kings)
An epic poem written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi, detailing the historical and mythical past of Persia from its legendary origins to the Islamic conquest.
The Hasht Behisht Garden Palace in Isfahan, c. 1650
Chetel Sutin Palace, c. 1647
Sultan Muhammad, The Court of Gayumars, c. 1524 - 1525
c. 1524 - 1525
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Sultan Muhammad
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Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Tower of Justice
A prominent structure in the Topkapi Palace, it served as an administrative building and a place for the Sultan to dispense justice.
Sulimaniye Complex
Sinan
The chief Ottoman architect who designed the Suleymaniye Complex, known for his innovative designs and contributions to Ottoman architecture.
Mimar Sinan, Mosque of Selim II, Edirne, Turkey
Mimar Sinan
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Timurid Lineage
A prominent dynasty in Central Asia, known for its cultural achievements and architectural advancements during the 14th to 16th centuries.
Baburnama
Memoirs written by the founder of the Mughal empire.
Hasht-Behisht Design
A type of architecture and design where a central room is surrounded by eight rooms. Translates to “Eight Paradises”. Commonly used in Ottoman and Mughal architecture.
Chahar Bagh Gardens
A persian-style garden layout in which the main building is placed at the center of a quadrilateral garden that is divided by walkways or waterways into four separate sections.
Chatris
a distinctive architectural feature with a dome shaped, umbrella style covering, often built in remembrance of a king or queen
Ustad Ahmad Lahori, The Taj Mahal, c. 1632 - 1653
c. 1632 - 1653
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Ustad Ahmad Lahori
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Abu’l-Hasan, Jahangir’s Dream, c. 1618 - 1622
Abu’l-Hasan
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Kursi
the arabic word for throne or chair, also a religious site in Northern Israel
Jean-Antoine Watteau, Pilgrimage to Cythera, c. 1717
Jean-Antoine Watteau
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c. 1717
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Jean-Honore Fragonard, The Swing, c. 1767 - 1768
Jean-Honore Fragonard
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c. 1767 - 1768
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German Boffrand, Salon de la Princesse, Soubise, Paris, c. 1737 - 1740
German Boffrand
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c. 1737 - 1740
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Jean-Baptist-Simeon Chardin, Grace, c. 1740
Jean-Baptist-Simeon Chardin
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c. 1740
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William Hogarth, The Tete a Tete, from Marriage a la Mode, c. 1745
William Hogarth
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c. 1745
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Jacques-Louis David, The Oath of Horatti, c. 1784
Jacques-Louis David
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c. 1784
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Jacques-Louis David, The Death of Marat, c. 1793
Jacques-Louis David
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c. 1793
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Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia, c. 1770 - 1806
Thomas Jefferson
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c. 1770 -1806
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John Henry Fuseli, The Nightmare, c. 1781
John Henry Fuseli
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c.1781
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Adelaide Labille-Guiard, Self-Portrait with Two Pupils, c. 1785
Adelaide Labille-Guiard
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c. 1785
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Jacques-Louis David, The Coronation of Napoleon, c. 1805 - 1807
Jacques-Louis David
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c. 1805 - 1807
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Antoine-Jean Gros, Bonaparte Visiting the Plague Victims of Jaffa, c. 1804
Antoine-Jean Gros
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