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1. Compare the art produced in Europe during the Baroque and the Rococo periods. Describe and explain the differences between Baroque and Rococo and between what was being done in Europe and what was being done in North America.
2. What were the inventions new to the 18th century that most affected women and what affect did they have?
3. Describe the most significant publication of the 18th century. What were the sociological conditions that led up to the concept of this publication?
4.Describe the process involved in the operation of the French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture or Salon. How did this work for artists and what did it mean for the public?
5. Describe the work of at least three American painters who were involved in the Neoclassical movement.
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Running head: BAROQUE AND ROCOCO
Baroque and Rococo
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BAROQUE AND ROCOCO
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Baroque art was first witnessed in Europe and later on followed by Rococo art. Major
comparison between the two is that they are admirable and also happen to be unique form of art.
Baroque art is very complex and highly advanced form of ornamentation that was developed in
Europe between 17th and 18th century. Baroque art (for example Ecstasy of St Theresa) is
characterized by being dramatic and well balanced in disparate parts. This art was also
characterized by darkness and violence accompanied by plumb nudes. Despite the fact of it being
rich, it is generally violent. Rococo art was largely light heated, rosy tinted and generally pastoral
in nature. For example, The Swing by Jean-Honore is best example of Rococo Art. Both
Baroque and Rococo art in Europe was more advanced as compared to that...
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