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Caroline Brassfield
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“Late Baroque” Rejection of strict geometrical patters Fondness for curves “refined, sensual, civilized” (Western Civ) “Interlaced designs, gold, delicate contours, graceful curves” (Western Civ) CHARACTERISTICS/DEFINITION
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Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) Gifted 18 th century painter Masterpiece Return from Cythera Portrayed aristocratic life Elegance, wealth, pleasure IMPORTANT PEOPLE
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Pierrot (1718-1719) Another Antoine Watteau painting Representing how patrons were necessary in Art Wealthy people commissioning artists to paint ANTOINE WATTEAU
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Exemplified enlightenment practice of man’s importance to society The wealthy get portrayed beautifully and elegantly ANTOINE WATTEAU
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Reading from Moliere (1728) This painting is a great representation of many parts of the enlightenment, including a rise in the popularity of reading and thinking, as well a demonstration of the patrons who funded art during the 18 th century JEAN FRANCOIS DE TROY
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Balthasar Neumann (1687-1753) [Architect] Pilgrimage church of the Vierzehnheiligen (fourteen saints) Palace of the Schonborn prince-bishop of Wurzburg IMPORTANT PEOPLE
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“Secular and spiritual become easily interchangeable in both buildings as the visitor is greeted by lavish and fanciful ornament; light, bright colors; and elaborate, rich details” (western civ) * Balthasar is a great example of the enlightenment idea of moving towards secularism thought BALTHASAR NEUMANN
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Designed by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli Important representation of how secular and non-secular buildings look alike (ornate, etc) ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH IN KIEV
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Ornately designed engravings and furniture were also typical of Rococo This table was designed by Juste-Aurele Meissonnier in Paris (1730) FURNITURE
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