Baroque Art I: Characteristics of Art and Architecture

Question 1

Who was the architect of the church seen above?

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Borromini

Question 2

When did French Baroque architecture reach its peak?

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during the rule of Louis XVI

Question 3

What is the name of the building pictured above?

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Church of San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane

Question 4

Which of the following techniques was not introduced during the Baroque Period?

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sfumato

Question 5

In Baroque art, the artists intend for the viewer to examine the _________ aspects instead of the _____________ aspects of their work.

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emotional; intellectual

Question 6

What traditional Baroque characteristics can you identify in the piece above?

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all of the above

Question 7

Who painted the classical Baroque portrait above?

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Hyacinthe Rigaud

Question 8

How does the church seen above represent an example of Baroque architecture?

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the sculpted quality in the overall facade

Question 9

Which of the following best describes some of the most important characteristics of Baroque art?

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dramatic, exuberant, ornate

Question 10

How do the compositions of Baroque art compare to those of other periods?

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The figures seem to move diagonally, expand upward, or overlap their frame.

Baroque Art I: Characteristics of Art and Architecture Answers