In this study guide you will learn about the Rococo period and two disputing factions of the late 17th century You will also about art from artists such as Jean Antoine Watteau Francois Boucher Jean Honore Fragonard and Nicolas Pineau When did the Rococo style first appear The Rococo style first appeared in the late 17th century during the height of the baroque style What is the difference between the Baroque and Rococo styles Although Baroque and Rococo have similar themes Rococo sets a smaller and more intimate stage compared to Baroques grandiose theatre stage What are some characteristics of Rococo art The characteristics of the Rococo style depict love and eroctism in art as well as a broad depiction of human emotion Poussinistes and the Rub nistes What were two disputing factions during the end of the 17th century During the end of the 17th century there were two disputing factions called the Poussinistes and the Rub nistes Who were the Poussinistes The Poussinistes were conservatives that defended Poussin s view of intellect drawings which were superior to color Who were the Rub nistes The Rub nistes were liberals who defended Ruben s views of color and natural paintings over the intellectual view of drawings Which disputing side Poussinistes or Rub nistes won the debate over drawings to natural paintings during the end of the 17th century Due to the popularity of Jean Antoine Watteau the Rub nistes won the debate over drawings to natural paintings during the end of the 17th century Jean Antoine Watteau Who created paintings in the Rococo style that depicted scenes of aristocratic life containing elegant figures in pastel colors and dreamlike settings Jean Antoine Watteau created paintings in the Rococo style that depicted scenes of aristocratic life containing elegant figures in pastel colors and dreamlike settings Why did a new category called fetes galantes outdoor entertainments have to be created in order for Watteau to become a member of the French academy Because Watteau did not rely heavily on historical or mythological themes in his paintings the French academy had to create a new category called fetes galantes outdoor entertainments in order for him to become admitted Although it is categorized as a fetes galantes by the French academy which one of Watteau s paintings depicts love and classical mythology Although it is categorized as a fetes galantes by the French academy Watteau s Pilgrimage to Cythera depicts love and classical mythology What is Watteau s best known work that advertises the art of his friend and art dealer Edem Gresaint in his gallery One Watteau s best known work is Gersaint s Signboard or The Sign Shop which was created to advertise the art his friend and art dealer Edem Gresaint in his gallery What is one reason as to why Watteau created Gersaint s Signboard It is believed that Watteau created Gersaint s Signboard in hopes to recover from his ailments of tuberculosis Francois Boucher What painter was known for his imaginative compositions pastoral landscapes and depictions of bourgeois daily life Francois Boucher was known for his imaginative compositions pastoral landscapes and depictions of bourgeois daily life What is one of Boucher s numerous portraits that depict Madame de Pompadour in luxurious surroundings as she wears a dress that symbolizes opulence One of Boucher s numerous portraits that depict Madame de Pompadour in luxurious surroundings as she wears a dress that symbolizes opulence is Portrait of Madame de Pompadour What does the cupid roses and pearl bracelets depicted in Boucher s Portrait of Madame de Pompadour symbolize The cupid roses and pearl bracelets depicted in Boucher s Portrait of Madame de Pompadour suggests her likeness to the love goddess Venus as she leans on the pillows of the daybed What painting is Boucher s Portrait of Madame de Pompadour often compared to Boucher s Portrait of Madame de Pompadour is often compared to Ruben s lifesize Marchesa Brigida Spinola Doria because of its diagonal and vertical designs of the figures Jean Honore Fragonard What was a staple of Jean Honore Fragonard s art work The use of fantasy and reality was the staple of Jean Honore Fragonard s art work What painting does Fragonard use Rococo elements such as fantasy seduction and eroticism In the painting titled The Swing Fragonard use Rococo elements such as fantasy seduction and eroticism What does the erotic flirtation depicted in Fragonard s Swing suggest The eroctism flirtation depicted in Fragonard s Swing suggests a secret agreement between the artist and the patron as the clergy is seen as a fool What reinforces the erotic theme of the Swing The cupid holding its finger to its lips reinforces the erotic theme of the Swing
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