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Look at this painting. It is an incomplete work by?
da vinci
Why was Caravaggio's work sometimes rejected?
Caravaggio was controversial because he often depicted religious figures in a way that the Church disagreed with. For example, in this painting of The Death of the Virgin, it is said that he based his depiction of the virgin off of a dead prostitute that he pulled from the river. The point being that he depicted saints and religious figures as normal looking humans rather than idealizing them.
Look at this painting by the Mughal painter Bichitr. This work shows the influence of?
European culture.
What is caravaggio?
Caravaggio was a painter in Italy in the late 16th century (died 1610). Though his life was short (he died at 38), he created many a spectacular work for the Catholic Church, many of which can be recognized today.
Look at this painting by Jacques-Louis David. Which feature makes this a Neoclassical work?
the use of ancient greek subject matter
How has the work of Caravaggio influenced artists who came after him?
Caravaggio made the technique of chiaroscuro a dominant stylistic element. He added darkening to the shadows. Although only living 36 years, his work had a formative influence on the Baroque period. Many fans feel that the work of Caravaggio is the birth of modern painting.
In what year was Bacchus painted?
Bacchus was painted by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. This painting has been dated to circa 1595. If painted then, Caravaggio would have been only 24 at the time the work was made.
What statement best describes Caravaggio's approach to painting?
Caravaggio painted in a style called Mannerism. He is most recognized for the intense use of chiaroscuro and strong diagonal lines in his work. His work is also considered realistic. His paintings are in a class of their own, quite masterful and very moving. He worked during the late Renaissance and many consider him to be the father of the Baroque style of painting.
What museum has the largest collection of Caravaggio's work?
The Borghese Galleria, in Rome, holds the largest collection of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's work. Caravaggio was a famous Italian painter from the Baroque period. The Metropolitan Museum in New York City and the Louvre in Paris also display Caravaggio works.
Look at this painting. It is an incomplete work by?
da vinci
Why was Artemesia Gentileschi so obsessed with the biblical story of Judith beheading Holofernes that she painted five versions of it?
The painting you are referring to, "Judith and Her Maidservant Holding the Head of Holofernes" was actually painted by Artemisia Gentileschi, not Caravaggio. Gentileschi was an avid follower of Caravaggio, known as a caravaggisti, and copied many of his techniques in her own work.
What is an intrigue painting?
An intrigue painting is a painting with a hidden narrative, or subtext. It is an image which "intrigues" the viewer, making them look more closely at the work to determine its underlying story.
Why was Caravaggio's work sometimes rejected?
Caravaggio was controversial because he often depicted religious figures in a way that the Church disagreed with. For example, in this painting of The Death of the Virgin, it is said that he based his depiction of the virgin off of a dead prostitute that he pulled from the river. The point being that he depicted saints and religious figures as normal looking humans rather than idealizing them.
Look at this painting by the Mughal painter Bichitr. This work shows the influence of?
European culture.
Where is the Caravaggio's original work Fortune Teller?
The Musei Capitolini in Rome. The second version is in The lourve.
What is an intrigue?
An intrigue painting is a painting with a hidden narrative, or subtext. It is an image which "intrigues" the viewer, making them look more closely at the work to determine its underlying story.
When was Work - painting - created?
Work - painting - was created in 1865.
