Chapter 22 Homework Questions (for Tuesday)

1.    How did portraiture change in the seventeenth century?

2.    What is one way that scientific discoveries impacted on art of the seventeenth century?

3.    How is Bernini’s David different than previous sculptures on this subject?

4.    What is Baroque naturalism?

5.    What is Baroque classicism?

6.    Why was Rubens so successful as an artist?

7.    Why did Rembrandt’s fortunes rise and fall?

8.    How did Vermeer make his paintings? He is known for his ability to transform everyday scenes into ones of unearthly perfection. What techniques doe she use to achieve this?

9.    How did the architects and artists of Versailles celebrate the Sun King in the buildings and gardens?

10.                  How did English Baroque architects replace the prevailing Gothic style?

11.                  Who were the patrons of Dutch Baroque art?

12.                  How did the Catholic Church use art and architecture as propaganda for the Counter-Reformation?

13.                  What are the subjects of debate regarding the enormous portrait Las Meninas (The Maids) by Velazquez? Discuss its many interpretations and the skills the artist used in creating it.