Art and Design History Quizlet

Renaissance (14th to 17th Century)

Q: Where did the Renaissance begin?
A: Italy

Q: What philosophy emphasized human potential during the Renaissance?
A: Humanism

Q: Name one technological advancement from the Renaissance.
A: Linear perspective, printing press, or oil painting techniques.

Q: Who are three iconic Renaissance artists?
A: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael

Q: What artistic feature emphasized realistic proportions and depth?
A: Linear perspective

Baroque (17th to early 18th Century)

Q: What movement did Baroque art emerge in response to?
A: The Counter-Reformation

Q: What is chiaroscuro?
A: The dramatic use of light and shadow.

Q: Name one key Baroque artist.
A: Caravaggio, Bernini, or Rubens.

Q: What was the main goal of Baroque art?
A: To evoke emotional responses and reaffirm faith.

Rococo (18th Century)

Q: In which country did Rococo originate?
A: France

Q: What is a defining characteristic of Rococo color palettes?
A: Light, pastel colors.

Q: What themes dominated Rococo art?
A: Love, nature, and leisure.

Q: How is Rococo different from Baroque?
A: Rococo is less dramatic and more playful and decorative.

Enlightenment (Late 17th to 18th Century)

Q: What intellectual movement influenced Enlightenment art?
A: Reason and science.

Q: How did Enlightenment art differ from Rococo?
A: Enlightenment art emphasized clarity, balance, and rationality.

Q: What themes were common in Enlightenment-inspired architecture?
A: Symmetry and geometric forms.

Q: What political revolutions were influenced by Enlightenment ideas?
A: The American and French Revolutions.

Neoclassicism (Mid-18th to early 19th Century)

Q: What archaeological discoveries inspired Neoclassicism?
A: Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Q: What did Neoclassicism emphasize in its designs?
A: Simplicity, symmetry, and clean lines.

Q: Name a prominent Neoclassical artist.
A: Jacques-Louis David or Antonio Canova.

Q: How did Neoclassicism reflect Enlightenment ideals?
A: It promoted themes of heroism, virtue, and patriotism.

Romanticism (Late 18th to mid-19th Century)

Q: What did Romanticism emphasize over reason?
A: Emotion and individuality.

Q: What are common themes in Romanticism?
A: Nature, the sublime, and the supernatural.

Q: Name a key Romantic artist.
A: Caspar David Friedrich, J.M.W. Turner, or Eugène Delacroix.

Q: How did Romantic artists depict nature?
A: As powerful and awe-inspiring.

Second Industrial Revolution (Late 19th to early 20th Century)

Q: Name two key technological advancements of the Second Industrial Revolution.
A: Electricity and steel.

Q: What movement arose in reaction to industrialization?
A: The Arts and Crafts movement.

Q: What materials defined Second Industrial Revolution architecture?
A: Steel and glass.

Q: Who was a key advocate for craftsmanship during this period?
A: William Morris.

Avant-Gardes (Late 19th to 20th Century)

Q: What was the main goal of avant-garde movements?
A: To innovate and break conventions.

Q: Name one avant-garde movement.
A: Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, or Dada.

Q: Who is considered a pioneer of Cubism?
A: Pablo Picasso.

Q: What societal changes influenced the avant-garde movements?
A: World Wars, technological advancements, and ideological shifts.