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7 Cards in this Set
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Where does the name Baroque come from?
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- French "rough/imperfect"
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What is the starting point of Baroque art?
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- Mid-16th century
- Council of Trent |
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Name 12 characteristics of Baroque architecture and interior design.
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- Onion Dome
- Stucco decoration - Broken pediments - Grand staircases - Solomonic column - Paintings - Circular/oval shaped spaces - Domes w/ external ribs - External lanterns on domes - Excessive use of building - Chiaruscuro - Curves based on a circle & ellipse - Faux finishes - Giant scrolls |
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What is a typical Baroque column and where does its name come from?
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- Solomonic column
- Temple of Solomon |
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Draw a broken pediment
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Why was the Baroque style soon adopted by Louis XIV?
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It was the perfect backdrop for the staging of absolute rule.
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What does the ancient formula "theatrum mundi" mean and why did it become characteristic for the Baroque age?
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- World is stage
- Highly sophisticated/artificial rep. - Influences aspects of life |
