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1 European Art & Culture in the 17 th Century AP European History Ms. Tully

2 Focus Question How did the artistic and literary achievements of this era reflect the political and economic developments of the period?

3 Mannerism Break down of Renaissance principles: balance, harmony, moderation Deliberate distortion El Greco Baptism of Christ 1614

4 Tintoretto The Last Supper 1594 Parmigianino Madonna with the Long Neck 1540

5 Baroque Began in Italy in late 16thC Catholic Reformation Classical ideals with spiritual feeling – drama, emotion Palaces & churches magnificent, detailed Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) Peter Paul Rubens The Last Judgement 1617

6 Peter Paul Rubens The Disembarkation at Marseilles 1625 Peter Paul Rubens The Lion Hunt 1621

7 Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) Piazza San Pietro 1667 The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa 1652

8 Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653) Judith Beheading Holofernes 1620

9 French Classicism 17thC – France replaced Italy as cultural leader of EU Classical values of High Renaissance Grand portrayal of noble subjects Nicolas Poussin The Death of Germanicus 1628

10 Dutch Realism Coincided with Golden Age – lots of commissions Portraits, group portraits, landscapes, genre scenes, still life Realistic portray of everyday secular life Judith Leyster (1609-1660) Judith Leyster A Boy and the Girl with an Eel and at Cat

11 Rembrandt (1606-1669) Portrait of Remonstrant Minister Johannes Wtenbogaert 1633 The Risen Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene 1638

12 Shakespeare & English Theatre Elizabethan Era – Plentiful Theatre William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Numerous theatres – The Globe Lord Chamberlain’s Company

13 Spain’s Golden Century 1570s – Prof. theatres in Madrid & Seville Lope de Vega (1562-1635)

14 French Drama Coincided with rise of absolutism Wrote for elite audience Clever, polished, correct writing & language Jean-Baptiste Racine (1639-1699) – Phedre Jean-Baptiste Moliere (1622-1673) - Tartuffe


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