PPT-3-ARTS

Arts 9 Overview

Drill/Review Question

  • Recap of artists and artworks discussed in the previous lesson.

Motivation

  • Engaging the students with a riddle about a famous artist.

Riddle Example:

  • "I painted Mona Lisa’s smile, A masterpiece known for miles. Who am I and what’s my art?"

  • Answer: Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa.

Artworks and Artists of the Baroque Period

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606 - 1669)

  • Overview: Dutch Baroque painter and printmaker.

  • Known For: Use of light and shadow, emotional depth in portraits.

Notable Work: Self-Portrait in Old Age

  • Year: 1669.

  • Description: Reflects the artist's aging face; introspective expression.

Diego Velázquez (1599 - 1660)

  • Overview: Spanish Baroque painter recognized for royal portraits.

  • Known For: Innovative use of light and shadow.

Notable Works:

  • The Surrender of Breda

    • Year: 1635.

    • Description: Depicts the surrender of Breda; symbolizes the end of the Eighty Years' War.

  • Las Meninas (The Maids of Honour)

    • Year: 1656.

    • Description: Complex composition featuring the Infanta Margarita Teresa.

  • Los Barachos (The Drinker)

    • Year: Around 1629.

    • Description: Scene of common people enjoying a meal and wine.

Maria Theresa (1717 - 1780)

  • Role: Sole female ruler of the Habsburg dominions.

  • Reign: 1740 to 1780.

  • Challenges: War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.

  • Contributions: Modernization of the Habsburg monarchy; reforms in education, agriculture, and military.

Class Activity and Reflection

Assignments:

  • Students to respond to questions on artists from the Renaissance and Baroque periods:

    1. Which famous artist do you admire most? Why?

    2. What are the main influences of your chosen artist in art history?

Summary for Study

Key Artists:

  • Rembrandt van Rijn: Known for emotional depth in portraits and innovative light techniques.

  • Diego Velázquez: Renowned for royal portraits and significant historical paintings.

  • Peter Paul Rubens: Famous for dynamic compositions and rich color usage.

Important Works:

  • Self-Portrait in Old Age (Rembrandt)

  • The Surrender of Breda (Velázquez)

  • Las Meninas (Velázquez)

  • Los Barachos (Velázquez)

  • Notable references to works by Rubens and the significance of Maria Theresa.