Gothic to Rococo

Gothic to Rococo

1. Gothic: 1150-1425

   • Gothic art defines much of late mdeieval art. Very traditional and creativity was limited.

2. Early Renaissance: 1400-1450

   • Artistic development, people broke away from Gothic art and its traditions. More natural and less religious art work.

3. High Renaissance: 1480-1520

   • Development in Italian art, e.g Davinci, Michaelangelo. Sensual response to colour and scienticic accuracy
     • High and low key

4. Mannerism: 1520 -1580

   • Exaggerated paintings, Valued personal and idealist responses to beauty over classical ideas.

5. Baroque: 1600 - 1700

   • Portrays spectacular action and generates powerful emotions. Religious, mystical and historical subjects were brought to life. Dramatic lighting, e.g Carvaggio

6. Rococo: 1700 - 1775

   • Dutch art, portriats, landscapes, interiors, still lifes. They specialised in one subject matter