Renaissance and Baroque Arts

ARTS 9- SECOND QUARTER A9EL-IIa-2; A9EL-IIa-3; A9PL-IIh-3; A9PR-IIf-5
ART OF THE RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE PERIODS
ARTS OF THE
BAROQUE PERIOD
 Identify the characteristics of arts during the

Renaissance period
 Find out the well-known artists of the Renaissance
period
 Name some of their artworks and its significance
“Practice what you know, and

it will help to make clear what
now you do not know.”
-Rembrandt van Rijn
What do you think Rembrandt is trying to say? Do you agree with him? Why or Why not?
References: Concha, A.A., et al. (2016). K to 12, MAPEH. Quezon, City: The Phoenix Publishing House Inc.
Baroque Period (around the 17th to 18th century)
 Baroque comes from the Portuguese word “barroco”

which means “rough and imperfect pearl”
 A period of artistic styles in exaggerated motion,
drama, tension and grandeur
 Often portrayed religious conversions, religious visions
and martyrdom.
https://www.depednegor.net/uploads/8/3/5/2/8352879/arts_9_tg_draft_4.7.2014.pdf
Baroque Paintings
 Are realistic, dramatic and extravagant

 Is a style that conveys strong emotions through
dramatic lighting and inferred movement.
 Use religious themes as subjects
 Combines the realism of the Renaissance and the
emotional features of the Mannerist.
Baroque Architecture
 Was designed to create spectacle and

illusion. Thus the straight lines of the
Renaissance were replaced with flowing
curves.
 Other features include the lavish use of
ornaments and colors
Baroque Sculpture
 Meant to be viewed from different angles

 Seem to be in mid-action making the viewer a
witness to the event.
 Sculptors give importance to texture to highlight
and emphasize the dark shadows
 Typically larger than life size
 Is marked by a similar sense of dynamic
movement, along with an active use of space
Artists of the Baroque Period
Caravaggio Rembrandt Bernini Velasquez Rubens
References: https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-baroque-artists/reference?page=2
Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio

 Better known as Caravaggio
 An Italian artist who wanted to deviate
from the classical masters of the
Renaissance
 Passionate yet hot-tempered
 His art has the habit of intriguing the Famous Artworks
viewers, make themselves ask what is • Conversion of St. Paul

happening • Bacchus
 Subject: himself or young persons who • Medusa
have an air of being promising but wicked
Conversion of St. Paul
One of Caravaggio’s masterpiece that

depicts the event narrated in the Bible, Acts 9:3-
9. It tells about Paul, a Roman Jew who
persecuted the Christians. On the way to
Damascus he fell from his horse and a bright
light came from the heaven and left him blind.
He heard the voice of Christ asking him why he
was persecuting him then was told to continue
his travel to Damascus where he is miraculously
healed by an apostle.
https://www.google.com/search?q=the+conversion+of+saint+paul+(caravaggio)&source=l
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Bacchus Medusa
-Was the Roman name for Dionysus, the
Greek god of wine, madness and A depiction of the head of
ecstasy. Many have speculated that he Medusa painted on a circular
used a mirror to paint, modelling and curved wooden shield.
himself posing as Bacchus https://www.tripimprover.com/blog/medusa-by-
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/articles/10-artworks-by- caravaggio
caravaggio-you-should-know/
Characteristics of Caravaggio’s Artworks
 Swirling figures that appear like moving figures.

The boldness and physical appearances seem to
go out from the canvas
 The position of subjects draws more viewers to be
involved into the event. This is called theatrical
spectacle
 Almost all of his art pieces are symmetrical
 The texture of paint is creamy and broad
References: Lacia, G.C., et al. (2018). The 21st Century MAPEH in Action. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore, Inc.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

 Rembrandt was a brilliant Dutch realist, painter
and etcher
 One of the greatest painters and printmakers in
European art
 Known for his expert use of color and texture that
is achieved through the thick use of paint
 Into genre and religious painting Famous Artworks
 Having youthful success as a portrait painter but
• The Night Watch
his later years were marked by personal tragedy
• The Return of the
and financial hardships
Prodigal Son
The Night Watch The Return of the Prodigal Son

Depicts the biblical story of the
It is a painting that show a group prodigal son at the moment he return
soldiers preparing to go to a battle. to his father, regretting his sins and
begging for forgiveness.
https://historylists.org/art/list-of-10-most-famous-rembrandts-paintings.html
Characteristics of Rembrandt’s Artworks
 Uses subtle technique to create a theatrical effect where

subjects appear as composed, noble and dignified.
 The juxtaposition of light and dark spaces is always kept in
balance
 Unity is achieved through the rational positioning of shapes
according to perspective
 Uses thick paints in rough texture to convey firm yet elegant
forms
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
 Was born in Italy in 1598

 A well-known architect and artist
 Was trained under the rigid, disciplined
craftsmanship of his sculptor-father himself
 The pioneer of adapting the Baroque style
to sculptures Famous Artworks
 Designing his sculptures according to • Ecstasy of St. Theresa

where it will be placed or making his work • Colonnade of the Piazza
of St. Peter’s Rome
part of the building or setting
-A life-size marble
sculpture that features
an angel holding an
arrow about to pierce
St. Therese’s heart.
-was made from 1647-
1652 CE.
Ecstasy of St. Theresa

https://10famousworks.com/sculpture/gian-lorenzo-bernini/
Characteristics of Bernini’s Artworks
 Can be viewed in an all around perspective

 Shows lifelike movement of his subjects
 Shows symmetry and rhythm
 Unity was always attained
 Brilliantly intertwined the drapery (clothes
hanged in fold) with the movement to attain a
classical pose
Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez
 Or simply Diego Velasquez

 One of the finest and most
important painters of the Spanish
Golden Age
 His talent gave him the chance to Famous Artworks
paint a portrait of King Philip IV • Las Meninas (The Maids
 Painted not only Spanish royalties of honours)
but also other European noblemen • Portraiture of Pope
Innocent X
Las Meninas Pope Innocent X

https://learnodo-newtonic.com/diego-velazquez-famous-paintings
Characteristics of Velasquez’ Artworks
 Mastered the formation of the sitters (models) so that

their arrangement always appear excellent
 Uses line that pointed well to the overall movement of
nobility of his subjects
 The arrangement of the sitters evokes the theatrical
element projected by those in the nobility
 Used brushes with long bristles which helped his
rendition of “”sitting” very quick
Peter Paul Rubens
 A Flemish Baroque painter

 Well-known for his paintings of
mythical and figurative subjects,
landscapes, portraits and counter-
reformation altarpieces Famous Artworks
 His commissioned works were mostly • Portrait of Helen
religious subjects, history paintings of Fourment
magical creatures and hunt scenes • The Three Graces
• Samson and Delilah
The Three Graces Portrait of Helene Samson and

Fourment Delilah
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/belgium/articles
Helena_Fourment_by_Peter_Paul_Rubens.jpg https://www.sartle.com/artwork/the-three-graces-peter-paul-rubens
/10-artworks-by-rubens-you-should-know/
Characteristics of Rubens’ Artworks

 The lines are swirling, curving and diagonal, conveying motion and
energies
 The motifs are Greek myths and history to represent the social and
political events of his time
 Most often, voluptuous women are his favorite subjects
 The source of line is indefinite
 Fair skin of the main subject in the canvas is always emphasized
 Exuding an air of theatrical element- calm, noble and dignified
 Sometimes, the composition is asymmetrical, though purity of colors
and atmosphere of nobility are disclosed
Baroque in the Philippines
 Is seen primarily in churches

 Is a result of Spanish and Asian influences
 Churrigueresque- an architectural ornamentation
influenced by the Spanish Baroque style
-is defined as the extreme, dramatic and
decorative details usually found above the entry of
the structure.
Ex. Daraga Church or more formally known as Our
Lady of the Gate Parish Church in Daraga, Albay
San Agustin Church or the Immaculate

Paoay Church Concepcion Parish Church of San Agustin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_Churches_of_the_Philippines
Ceiling of the San Agustin

Church
https://ph.asiatatler.com/life/tatler-guide-to-baroque-churches-in-the-philippines
 Baroque period is the period in art that was a result to counteract

the Protestant Reformation; its style is characterized by its
dramatic lighting and high emotionality.
 Many European cathedrals have Baroque features, high altars,
facades and chapels.
 The Baroque required broad, heavy and massive forms. The grace
and lightness of the Renaissance were gone; all forms become
broader and heavier
 Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Bernini, Velasquez and Rubens are the
representative artists during the Baroque Period.

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ARTS 9- SECOND QUARTER A9EL-IIa-2; A9EL-IIa-3; A9PL-IIh-3; A9PR-IIf-5

ART OF THE RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE PERIODS

 Identify the characteristics of arts during the

“Practice what you know, and

Baroque Period (around the 17th to 18th century)

 Baroque comes from the Portuguese word “barroco”

 Are realistic, dramatic and extravagant

 Was designed to create spectacle and

 Meant to be viewed from different angles

Artists of the Baroque Period

Caravaggio Rembrandt Bernini Velasquez Rubens

Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio

viewers, make themselves ask what is • Conversion of St. Paul

Conversion of St. Paul

One of Caravaggio’s masterpiece that

Characteristics of Caravaggio’s Artworks

 Swirling figures that appear like moving figures.

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

The Night Watch The Return of the Prodigal Son

Characteristics of Rembrandt’s Artworks

 Uses subtle technique to create a theatrical effect where

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

 Was born in Italy in 1598

 Designing his sculptures according to • Ecstasy of St. Theresa

Ecstasy of St. Theresa

Characteristics of Bernini’s Artworks

 Can be viewed in an all around perspective

Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez

 Or simply Diego Velasquez

Las Meninas Pope Innocent X

Characteristics of Velasquez’ Artworks

 Mastered the formation of the sitters (models) so that

Peter Paul Rubens

 A Flemish Baroque painter

The Three Graces Portrait of Helene Samson and

Characteristics of Rubens’ Artworks

Baroque in the Philippines

 Is seen primarily in churches

San Agustin Church or the Immaculate

Ceiling of the San Agustin

 Baroque period is the period in art that was a result to counteract

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