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16 Cards in this Set
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What was the Classical Age of
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The period between the 4th and 5th centuries BCE, when all arts flourished.
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Who was Pope Gregory the Great, and why was he important?
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He decided in favor of visual arts, said that visual arts do for those that are illiterate what writing does for those that can read.
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Where is the prophet Jeremiah carved, in Saint Pierre, Mossaic, France?
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He is carved into the trumeau, the central pillar of the main doorway.
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Who recognized the artist Giotto's genius in a poem?
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Dante Alighieri.
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What inspired Brunelleschi's Dome of Florence Cathedral?
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His study of roman ruins, and his use of then-modern construction techniques, and he invented several during the construction.
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What is a Tondo?
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It is a circular-shaped piece of art.
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How did Titian use color?
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He created IMPASTO, where thick layers of paint are built up for added richness.
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What were the artistic goals of the renaissance?
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Beauty, proportion, grace, and a sense of human virtue.
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What was the highest goal of mannerist art?
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Elegance.
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What was El Greco's initial training?
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An apprenticeship to make icons (religious images) in Byzantine style.
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What was the focus of Baroque art?
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It emphasized realism and naturalism.
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Who was the primary patron for Velazquez?
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King Phillip IV
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What is All Prima painting?
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Painting done quickly and in one setting.
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What are the doctrines of French Baroque Classicism?
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1) rejection of naturalism 2) present noble and serious thoughts 3) images made with logic and order, as they "should be depicted", themes that appeal to reason and not emotion
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Who is known as the "sun king"?
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King Louis XIV
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What are the characteristics of Rocco Art?
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They are meant to be lighthearted, playful decoration.
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