QUESTION 2 – Ch 24 & Ch 25 What are three of the primary sty…
QUESTION 2 – Ch 24 & Ch 25 What are three of the primary stylistic features/conventions of Baroque art? Explain how these traits reflect beliefs of the church and/or cultural climate. Select a specific work of art from the text that demonstrates your three chosen traits and use it as your example. Describe the artwork and explain. Be descriptive and thorough (specific) in your explanation. Address form, subject, style, and context. Can you think of a contemporary (within the last 20 years) work (film, music, visual art, theatre, fashion, etc.) within popular culture that you would consider Baroque based on the same criteria? Explain your answer by providing a brief description and comparison to the work you selected from the text. Do not forget to meet all five requirements of the Essay Tests as per the instructions. This includes the appropriate underlined vocabulary.
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QUESTION 1 – Ch 28 The term Impressionism was initially meant as an insult. Why did the public find Impressionist paintings so shocking? Provide an example of a specific Impressionist work from the text and describe it. Provide two aspects of the work that contributed to its initial rejection. Address the appearance as well as the painting process in your answer. Use the text to consider the context; photography had just been invented and life was moving fast – from horses to trains. How might this have impacted artists and the aspects of life they wished to capture? How does the fast pace of life and technology today impact the arts we wish to see and appreciate? Be sure to use and underline vocabulary from the text. Make sure you meet all five criteria for full credit.
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