Warm-up Ch 27 L2 Rococo Respond to the following: 1.Describe Rembrandt’s style? 2.Why do we see still life, portraits and landscape paintings during the 16 th Century in Northern Europe? 3.What is the meaning behind Dutch Still Life paintings? Obj: SWBAT describe typical Rococo style painting of the 17 th century Homework Due Today: Ch 28 Cue Cards

3. Describe Rembrandt’s innovation in rendering light, in both paintings and in prints. Master of light and shadow Dramatic lighting but creates LESS abrupt and harsh/sharp lighting He discovered GRADATIONS of light—SOFTER, value scale (slow light to dark) Focused on IDEA of light—manipulated lighting direction, intensity and distance “Visual quietness”, tranquil meditation What else about Rembrandt? Portrayed biblical stories of inward- contemplation Lets light tell a story Veiling certain people, highlighting others Dark backgrounds Self-portraits—artists craft, quiet meditation

1. What historical factors account for the large demand for secular artworks, including genre scenes, still lifes, portraits and landscapes in the Dutch Republic in the 17 th century? still life images--Calvinist beliefs—more demand for symbolic, no overt religious images, Dutch achievements of their travels, scientific accuracy of painting Portraits--Wealthier middle class, since of power & individualism Landscapes—Dutch took back land from Spain, Dutch Pride--had relationships with the land, most Dutch families were farmers

Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00 Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00 Due Today: Ch 28 Cue Cards (18 total) PAST DUE: Chapter 26 & 27 Cue Cards Ch 25 Cue Cards Ch 24 Cue Cards (23 Cards) Ch 23 Cue Cards—15 total Homework: All Remaining Cue Cards: Ch 29, 30, 31 Future Due Dates: Mon 4/27: Ch 27 Cue Cards Wed 4/29: Ch 28 Cue Cards Fri 5/1: Ch 29 Cue Cards Mon 5/4: Final Exam

AP Parent Night After School Today Ch 27 Cue Cards Due Ch 28 Cue Cards Due Ch 29 Cue Cards Due Saturday Mock Test session The TEST!! 12pm Ch 30 Cue Cards Due After School Ch 31 Cue Cards Due

Start memorizing these dates!!

Artist Name--make sure you can match names to images Stylistic Characteristics—what is the difference between styles? What makes on artist a cubist vs. a Dadaist vs. a surrealist? Influences --who/what influenced the way they paint? Context & meaning—Why did the artist paint this way or create this work? What are they trying to say? Ch 29 and 30 Cue Cards What info is ESSENTIAL??

ROCOCO : The French Taste 18 th Cen. (1700s) 8

9 CONTEXT: The Enlightenment Industrial Revolution—technological advances (steam engine, machines, factories) scientific advances/theories SCIENCE!!! The Enlightenment emphasis on Philosophy and REASON, not faith criticized Church & State for limiting human potential We are NOT here to serve aristocracy or God, but ourselves 18 th century Rise of DEMOCRACIES The French Revolution – conflict over representation and taxes = revolt against the monarchy ALSO a period of Colonialism & Manifest Destiny/ Exploration

10 ROCOCO : The French Taste 18 th Cen. (1700s) Rococo = began as an interior design style Favored by aristocracy (wealthy/powerful)…. Who enjoyed “superficial pleasures, playful sensuality” Characteristics of Rococo: Pastel colors Delicately curving forms Dainty figures Lighthearted mood Floral motifs Froofy!

11 GERMAIN BOFFRAND, 1737–1740. Salon de la Princesse, in the Hôtel de Soubise in Paris undulating lines, detailed foliage, shell motifs ornamental designs- to excite and please the eye

12 Figure 28-2 FRANÇOIS DE CUVILLIÉS, Hall of Mirrors, the Amalienburg, Nymphenburg Palace park, Munich, Germany, early 18th century.

13 FRAGONARD, The Swing How is it Rococo? Other Things: Atmospheric perspective Small figures in a dominant gardenlike setting Aristocrat and his mistress  Cupid statue=love Shoe flying=Inappropriate

14 Figure ÉLISABETH LOUISE VIGÉE-LEBRUN, Self-Portrait, Oil on canvas, 8’ 4” x 6’ 9”. Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. VIGÉE-LEBRUN, Self- Portrait, 1790 Natural Portrait Inspired by Rubens Rococo coloring Accepted to Royal Academy with Queen’s support Paints Marie Antoinette from memory (who looks upon the artist with admiration)

Figure WILLIAM HOGARTH, Breakfast Scene, from Marriage à la Mode, ca Oil on canvas, approx. 2’ 4” x 3’. National Gallery, London. HOGARTH, Breakfast Scene (British) SATIRE Hogarth believed that art should improve society Illustrated “moralizing tales” in a series of paintings Reproduced as prints Arranged marriage (for $$), which eventually leads to murder/suicide Moral of the story: Rococo is frivolous, Society demeans marriage

1.The Rococo style first appeared in 1700 in what country? A) Flanders B) Italy C) Spain D) France 2. The Rococo style began primarily as a: A) sculpture style B) painting style C) interior design style D) drawing style 16

3. Rococo paintings were most favored by: A)French high society/ upper class B)Italian high society / upper class C)The French middle class D)The German middle class 17

4. How is this work, Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan MOST similar to Rococo painting? A)The feathery brushwork B)The lack of of naturalism C)The lack of space D)The impasto technique 18