Baroque

What are the key characteristics of Baroque art?

Which Italian painter is known for revolutionary use of chiaroscuro and dramatic realism in Baroque painting?

Who was the greatest Baroque sculptor, known for 'The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa'?

Who is the Dutch Baroque master known for 'The Night Watch' and his expressive self-portraits?

Who painted 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'?

What Flemish painter was known for dynamic, energetic compositions and large-scale works?

During which centuries did the Baroque period flourish?

A painting uses theatrical shadow and a strong spotlight effect on ordinary-looking figures. Which Baroque technique is most likely involved?

Hint: Caravaggio is the classic example.

Which art period is Rembrandt van Rijn associated with?

Hint: Rembrandt van Rijn is known for The Night Watch.

Who created The Night Watch?

Hint: This work is associated with Baroque art.

Which art period is Johannes Vermeer associated with?

Hint: Johannes Vermeer is known for Girl with a Pearl Earring.

Who created Girl with a Pearl Earring?

Hint: This work is associated with Baroque art.

Which art period is Caravaggio associated with?

Hint: Caravaggio is known for The Calling of Saint Matthew.

Who created The Calling of Saint Matthew?

Hint: This work is associated with Baroque art.

Which art period is El Greco associated with?

Hint: El Greco is known for The Burial of the Count of Orgaz.

Who created The Burial of the Count of Orgaz?

Hint: This work is associated with Mannerism art.

Which art period is Gian Lorenzo Bernini associated with?

Hint: Gian Lorenzo Bernini is known for Ecstasy of St. Teresa.

Who created Ecstasy of St. Teresa?

Hint: This work is associated with Baroque art.

Which art period is Artemisia Gentileschi associated with?

Hint: Artemisia Gentileschi is known for Judith Slaying Holofernes.

Who created Judith Slaying Holofernes?

Hint: This work is associated with Baroque art.