What you need to know Be able to describe the elements of Rococo style in the 18th century and how it differs from Baroque art and Baroque classicism Examine the debate between the Rubinistists and the Poussinistes Terms Rococo style a similar style to baroque art however it is often characterized by fantasy as it is set on a much smaller and intimate stage Themes include love erocticism and pale pastel colors which invoke dreamlike settings a social gathering in which people have intellectual discussions Salons Fetes galantes outdoor entertainments Additional Information Discussion Questions Who were the Rubinististis The Rubinistisis were liberals who defended Ruben s view and believed color appealed to everyone Who were the Poussinistes The Poussinistes were conservatives that defended Poussin s view and believed drawings appealed to the intellectuals The debate between color paintings and drawings between the Poussinistes and the Rubinistists reflects which debate by two prominent figures during the High Renaissance The debate between color paintings and drawings between the Poussinistes and the Rubinistists reflects the debate of Michelangelo and Titian during the High Renaissance Who eventually won the debate between the Rubinististis and the Poussinistes The Rubinistists eventually won the debate between the Poussinistes and the Rubinistis Rococo Art To what is Rococo art closely linked Rococo art is closely linked to France and King Louis XV in the 18th century What happened after the death of King Louis XV With the death of King Louis XV the royals were able to move out of the Palace of Versailles and into Paris They lived in smaller homes in which they commissioned and decorated their rooms with Rococo art During this time the creation of salons was developed Why was Rococo art considered feminine Rococo art was considered feminine because its fantastical themes of love and eroticism commonly lacked strong and muscular figures that were often depicted in earlier styles What led to an emphasis placed on the ideal man in nature in Rococo art The Industrial Revolution and Enlightenment in the 18th century placed more emphasis on the ideal man in nature in Rococo art Jean Antoine Watteau Because Jean Antoine Watteau s work was uncategorized how did he become inducted into the Academy of France Because Jean Antoine Watteau work was uncategorized the academy invented a new category called fetes galantes outdoor entertainments Describe characteristics of Jean Antoine Watteau s Pilgrimage to Cythera Jean Antoine Watteau s Pilgrimage to Cythera depicts a fantastical nature setting with pairs of couples and cupids Although there is a strong sense of intimacy and love there is also a slight melancholy in the air as the couples depart Describe the characteristics of Jean Antoine Watteau s Gersaint s Signboard Jean Antoine Watteau s Gersaint s Signboard depicts very elegant and sophisticated figures as two women are being attended by the staff as they look at the art Watteau also demonstrates his virtuous skill as he displays numerous variations of paintings in the background Francois Boucher When did Francois Boucher rise to fame Francois Boucher rose to fame after the death of Watteau For what is Francois Boucher known Francois Boucher is known for his pastoral landscapes and scene of bourgeois life He was also the court painter to Madame de Pompadour Who was Madame de Pompadour Madame de Pompadour was King Louis XV mistress and later confident She was also an intellectual and a commissioner of art Jean Honore Fragonard For what is Jean Honore Fragonard known Jean Honore Fragonard is known for transforming fantasy into reality his painted sculptures represented in his paintings his virtuous use of color the eroticism displayed in his art and his voyeuristic images What is Jean Honore Fragonard s most iconic image Jean Honore Fragonard s most iconic image is The Swing Describe the characteristics of Fragonard s Swing Fragonard captures the spirit of flirtation and erociticism in the idealized nature setting of The Swing What does Cupid role does cupid play in Fragonard s Swing Cupid plays the role of secrecy as he puts his figures to his lips in Fragonard s Swing
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