Mannerism+and+Baroque+Art+Periods

Jacob Inman

What were the Baroque and Manneristic Art periods? Who were some of the artists and what were some of their works?

Thesis: Mannerism and Baroque art both had unique characteristics and were most exemplified by the art of Peter Paul Rubens and El Greco as well as many others.


 * Mannerism and Baroque(P1):**
 * Mannerism
 * Was somewhat influenced by Michelangelo
 * characterized by distorted proportions, sense of suffering, and full of anxiety and confusion
 * was a counter-act to Renaissance ideas
 * El Greco - most recognized Mannerist artist; did the Laocoon, reached highest point under him
 * Baroque
 * sought to harmonize classical traditions of Renaissance art with intense religious feelings
 * characterized by dramatic lighting, intense emotions, and heavily fleshed figures
 * replaced Mannerism
 * Peter Paul Rubens - Baroque influence was very evident in his works
 * was seen in France, England, and Holland


 * Mannerist Painters(P2):**
 * El Greco
 * Laocoon
 * Bronzino
 * Chimaera
 * Bartholomeus Spranger
 * Bacchus and Ariadne


 * Baroque Painters(P3):**
 * Peter Paul Rubens
 * The Landing of Marie De' Medici at Marseilles
 * Gian Lorenzo Bernini
 * Throne of Saint Peter
 * Ecstasy of Saint Theresa
 * Artemisia Gentileschi
 * Judith Beheading Holofernes


 * http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/aria/aria_assets/BK-14692?page=5〈=en&context_space=&context_id= **

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