Assignment
A. Describe the characteristics of Mannerism, especially in comparison to the High Renaissance. What were the circumstances that brought about Mannerism? What were the goals of Mannerist artists? Describe the characteristics of a typical Mannerist artist. Describe the characteristics of a typical Mannerist patron. Name three specific titles of artworks (with the names of the artists/architects) and explain the characteristics that make these artworks Mannerist. Make sure to give examples of more than one medium (e.g. painting, sculpture, or architecture) in your discussion.
B. Explain how Baroque art begins as Catholic Counter-Reformation art. How is the art made during this time responding to the demands of the Catholic Church? Explain what the Church wanted from art, why they wanted it, and how the work of the Baroque artists fulfill that desire. What were the new levels of realism introduced by the Baroque artists? Name three specific titles (with the name of the corresponding artist) and explain the characteristics that make them examples of Baroque Art. Make sure to discuss artworks by three different artists.
C. Describe the career and various influences of Albrecht Darer. Why is he often referred to as the "Leonardo of the North?" Why does Diirer's Self Portrait in our text show him as looking rather Christ-like? Where and with whom did he begin his training? How did that training influence his work? Give the title of an artwork of Darer that demonstrates that influence and explain how it illustrates the influence. In what media does Darer work? Which medium brings him fame and wealth? What is the title of the work (hint: it's a book) that he produced in that medium that sold so well? Why did it sell so well (name two reasons)? Where does Darer travel and how does that influence his work? Give the title of an artwork of Darer that shows that influence and explain how it illustrates the influence. Where did Darer side when it came to the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Counter-Reformation? Give the title of an artwork of Darer that shows which side he takes and explain how it illustrates his preference.