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Mannerism

Toward the end of the Renaissance, a trend came along (mannerism)

Mannerism-meaning or style or stylishness.

Mannerism took classical painting to another level. Using allegories, dramatic use of light and movement to capture attention.

Influenced by the counter-reformation.

Bernini

Architect and sculptor

Environmental sculpture -an artist utilizes a large space in which to incorporate his design creating an interaction between the art and the viewer.

Caravaggio

Return to realism

Mastered the dramatic use of chiaroscuro

Controversial with the church--depicted Christ and other sacred figures as everyday laypeople.

Chiaroscuro-light and dark

Tenibrism- night effect

Artemisia Genileschi

One of few women artists of the time.

Studied work of Caravaggio.

Painted heroines and strong female biblical figures.

Raped by her teacher and tortured while on trial. Her rugged past seems to be the inspiration for her paintings

Peter

Peter Paul Rubens

The most internatioally famous painter of the Baroque

Peter Paul Rubens

The most internatioally famous painter of the Baroque

Velazquesz

A Spaniard who painted in the Caravaggio style

Painted the court of king Philip IV for thirty years.

More implied style- realizing exact details

Rembrandt

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