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Opening Agenda

Opening Agenda. Things to Get: The handout from the table in the front of the room Opener from last class. Guided Notes “Baroque Visual Artists The Adventures in the Human Spirit Book Things to Do: Opener: The Baroque Period Notes and Video: Velasquez Activity: Baroque Architecture

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Opening Agenda

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  1. Opening Agenda • Things to Get: • The handout from the table in the front of the room • Opener from last class. • Guided Notes “Baroque Visual Artists • The Adventures in the Human Spirit Book • Things to Do: • Opener: The Baroque Period • Notes and Video: Velasquez • Activity: Baroque Architecture • Exit Slip: Baroque Art and Architecture

  2. The Conversion of St. Paul Las Meninas Ecstasy of St. Teresa The Night Watch

  3. OpenerComplete this on your own paper!

  4. Diego Velazquez If you don’t have your guided notes, this must go on your own sheet of paper!

  5. Diego Velazquez- Biography • 1599-1660 • 1621: Royal painter for Philip IV • Lived in Madrid • Studied in Rome in June 1629 • Painted many portraits of the Royal Family • Throughout career, style became richer, color more brilliant, the figures more animated King Philip IV of Spain, 1644, oil on canvas

  6. Velazquez • Maids of Honor (Las Meninas) • 1656 • As you listen to the audio guide on Las Meninas, answer the following questions below the painting on your painting guide. • Who is the subject? What is the viewer’s place in the painting? • Where is Velasquez’s self portrait? http://www.museodelprado.es/en/pradomedia/multimedia/the-family-of-felipe-iv-or-las-meninas/

  7. Velazquez • Subject summary: • Worldly affairs await outside of this family moment • Portrait of Royal Family • Every day life on regal scale • Elements of Art: • - Line wasn’t used by artist; the formsare less solid as viewer approaches work • Connection to Artist: • Portrayed in image: cross added after artist’s death • Significance: • - Velasquez unites the world of the sitter and the viewer • - Reminiscent of what Northern Renaissance artist/portrait?

  8. Baroque1600-1750 • The Baroque period began in 1600 in Rome when Catholic popes began to finance magnificent cathedrals and works to display their faith’s triumph after the Counter-Reformation. • The church wanted to attract new worshippers by overwhelming them with theatrical, “must see” architecture.

  9. Baroque Architecture

  10. Baroque Architecture Characteristics Architecture affirmed the power of people with absolute authority through the structures and decorative programs of palaces, churches, public and government buildings, scientific and commercial buildings, & military installations.

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  12. Renaissance vs. Baroque • Since the Baroque architects now knew how to use the structures, they made them decorative. • B-arch’s emphasized the Renaissance’s use of symmetry and harmonious proportions, but their designs revealed a new sense of dynamism and grandeur. • Renaissance architects has sought to engage the intellect, with their focus on divine sources of geometry, while their successors aimed to overwhelm the senses and emotions. • Baroque mastered the unification of the visual arts. http://www.dl.ket.org/humanities/arch/images/cupola_.jpg http://londontravelogue.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/st-pauls.jpg

  13. Baroque Homes

  14. Baroque Furniture

  15. Baroque Furniture

  16. A Baroque Room

  17. Baroque Architecture Activity Items you must know: Be able to identify the floorplan of the Escorial Palace Be able to explain why the Hall of Mirrors from Versailles is Baroque Be able identify the major architectural styles involved in St. Paul’s Cathedral Each reading portion will be timed. 5 min. http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/86/121386-050-4964D6D7.jpg http://www.inetours.com/England/London/images/StPauls/St-Pauls_W_8926.jpg http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/0d/52/53/versailles.jpg http://rlv.zcache.com/cathedral_in_mexico_city_1899_poster-p228007265727699400qzz0_400.jpg

  18. Baroque Application:St. Paul’s CathedralLondon, England Time Remaining: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JR6v3mLEo8

  19. Baroque ApplicationVersailles PalaceVersailles, France Time Remaining: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vozzXRIEDhw

  20. Baroque Architecture Application: The Hall of Mirrors • Hall of Mirrors- Versailles • The 17 mirrored arches reflect windows overlooking the gardens, creating a feeling of light, drama and extravagance. • While watching the following clip, take notes on the following topics: • Baroque characteristics of the Hall of Mirrors • What ornamentation shows the power and influence of Louis XIV? • Cite specific information • http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=0KfBBTtEmSk&feature=endscreen

  21. Baroque ApplicationEscorial PalaceNear Madrid, Spain Time Remaining: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OUIKm8e7Y0

  22. Baroque Architecture Application Activity Objective: To demonstrate your knowledge of the characteristics of Baroque Architecture Assignment: You must design either a sacred or secular Baroque structure. You must identify the patron of your structure Requirements: All appropriate characteristics must be labeled Color must be used Structure must fill entire space provided. Due at the last 5 minutes of class

  23. Exit Slip Complete the following chart and questions on your • 1) 2) How did Renaissance architecture differ from Baroque architecture? 3) What are the Baroque characteristics seen in the Hall of Mirrors? How does this show the wealth and power of Louis XIV? • 4) What are the architectural styles found in St. Paul’s Cathedral? • 5) Name the building pictured here:

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