AP European History / Unit 2: Age of Reformation
2.7 Art of the 16th Century: Mannerism and Baroque Art
Notes
- Mannerism: distorted, emotional art after the High Renaissance (El Greco).
- Baroque: grand, dramatic art supporting the Catholic Church and absolute monarchs (Bernini, Caravaggio, Rubens, Versailles).
Practice
Baroque art was often used to:
Drama and grandeur.
El Greco is associated with:
Elongated figures.
Bernini's dramatic sculptures are examples of:
Rome.
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