Art History 3
Directions: Make a short summary, attach 3 sample pictures and 3 artists during
Mannerism, Baroque, Renaissance and Rococo Art. Fill out the necessary information
as indicated in the table below.
Summary Sample Artwork 3 prominent artist
Mannerism
1. 1. Jacopo
Mannerism is a period of art that came Tintoretto
The
out of the high renaissance in Italy or
also known as the Late Renaissance 2. El Greco Toledo
period, it lasted from about 1520 to
1580. Mannerism continue the legacy 3. Francesco
of the Renaissance through its use of Missoula a.k.a.
rich bright colors religious and Last Supper by Jacopo Tintoretto “Parmigianino”
mythological subjects and highly
detailed works however it moved away 2.
from the realism of the Renaissance
and towards distorted figures that aim
to emulate otherworldly ideals.
The name mannerism comes directly
from the first known art historian
Giorgio Lazatti, he is a mannerist artist.
He used the Italian term ‘maniera’
which means ‘style’.
Many Art historians believed that the Baptism of Christ by El Greco, Toledo
mannerists were making commentary
on the manners, style, proper art, 3.
proper anatomy and proper Christian
virtue, they took cues from the
Renaissance artists about matters
such as bright color, fine detail, and a
focus on individualism and the human
form but, applied these ideas in a way
that transformed their style.
Self-portrait in a convex Mirror by
Parmigianino
1. 1. Gian Lorenzo
Baroque Art Bernini
In Rome from around 1630–
2. Michelangelo
1680, Baroque is particularly Merisi da
associated with the Catholic Counter- Caravaggio,
Reformation. Baroque artist is known as
observing the human body, “Caravaggio”
understands all the naturalistic lessons
that had been gained during the 3. Johannes
Renaissance, but is putting them Vermeer
David- 1623-24 by Gian Lorenzo
towards an intense emotionalism. Its
dynamic movement, Bernini
bold realism (giving viewers the
impression they were witnessing an 2.
actual event), and direct emotional
appeal were ideally suited to
proclaiming the reinvigorated spirit of
the Catholic Church.
Although originating in Rome, Baroque
was influential across Europe. It was
also used to depict many non-religious Crucifixion of saint peter 1601 - by
themes and can be seen in Caravaggio
portraits, still life’s as well as mythical
3.
subjects.
Woman with a water pitcher- 1662 by
Vermeer
Renaissance 1. 1. Michelangelo
Renaissance was a period between di Lodovico
the 14th and 16th centuries. It was a Buonarroti
time of rebirth and expansion for Simoni, known
simply as
religious interpretation, scientific
“Michelangelo”
discovery, exploration of new lands
and the flourishing of the arts. A great
2. Raffaello
paradigm shift from the dark medieval
Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel Ceiling, Sanzio or
times occurred. It took place primarily
1508-1512, fresco Raffaello Santi,
in Italy but its innovation and ideas far known as
and wide. 2. “Raphael”
The art during renaissance is known 3. Leonardo Da
for its realistic scenery, linear Vinci
perspective and its innovative light and
dark shadowing known as ‘Keira
sciutto’. Renaissance was the
beginning of an exploration in style and
virtuosity that can be traced through Raphael, School of Athens, 1509-
the next three to four hundred years in 1511, fresco
the arts.
3.
The names of Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo and Raphael still holds
sway today and their work has become
standard in the history of the world the
Renaissance set in motion a series of 1495- The Last Supper by Leonardo
inquiries and discoveries that radically Da Vinci
changed the world and ushered in a
new way to approach the world.
1.
Rococo Art
Rococo art, which originated in early
18th century Paris, is characterized by 1717- The Embarkation for Cythera 1. Jean-Antoine
soft colors, and depicts scenes of love, By Jean-Antoine Watteau Watteau
nature, amorous encounters, light-
hearted entertainment. It is known for 2. Jean-Honoré
2. Fragonard
their elaborate detail, serpentine
design work, asymmetry and
3. François
predisposition to lighter, pastel, or
Boucher
gold-based color palettes.
After the death of Louis XIV, the
French court moved from Versailles
back to their old Parisian mansions,
redecorating their homes using softer
designs and more modest materials 1767-68 The Swing
than that of the King’s grand baroque by Jean-Honoré Fragonard
style. Instead of surrounding
themselves with precious metals and 3.
rich colors, the French aristocracy now
lived in intimate interiors made with
stucco adornments, boiserie, and
mirrored glass. This new style is
characterized by its asymmetry,
graceful curves, elegance, and the
delightful new paintings of daily life and
courtly love, which decorated the walls 1740- Triumph of Venus by François
within these spaces. Boucher
