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  • In mural and oil paintings, what was given importance?
    Color, chiaroscuro & effort to represent space through aerial perspective
  • In Catholic countries what were many of the subjects of Baroque paintings and sculptures depicted as?
    Religious
  • Who displayed their power through Baroque Art?
    The absolute monarchs
  • What is the special balcony in a main square called?
    Miradero
  • What language does the word "Bourgeoisie" come from?
    French
  • What were the shared features of Baroque paintings and sculptures?
    Their naturalism, expression & movement, contrasts of light and shadow, & the free & complex compositions?
  • What events were held in the main square?
    royal paradise, processions, religious performances, jousting matches, bullfighting, punishment of criminals, autos-da-fé
  • What were the frequent crises that happened during this time?
    Agrarian
  • What social order was free from feudal conditions?
    The peasantry
  • How did the Catholic Church use Baroque art?
    To promote its doctrines against Protestantism
  • What did the bourgeoise prefer to do in Spain during this time?
    Invest money in aquiring land & becoming part of the nobility through marriage or purchasing titles
  • Where does Baroque come from?
    Rome
  • What is Baroque characterized by?
    Novelty, movement, contrasts, taste for the theatrical, emotional responses
  • During this century, who lost part of its power to the absolute monarchs?
    The nobility
  • Who were the 3 principal patrons of Baroque art?
    the Catholic Church, absolute monarchs, bourgeoisie
  • How did the height of vaulted roofs change with Baroque architecture?
    They increased
  • Who did the nobility try to win favor from?
    The monarch
  • What social order suffered the least during this time?
    The clergy
  • The number of nobles increased in Spain during this time. T or F
    True
  • Why were 17th century cities unhealthy?
    Lacked basic services (running water, street lighting & sewers)
  • What were derived from classical antiquity in regards to Baroque art?
    architectonic elements
  • What became the most important urban space in Spain?
    Main square (plaza mayor)
  • What were used to decorate walls and to separate the building's different floors to show movement?
    Curved Lines
  • What main buildings were constructed with Baroque?
    Palaces & Churches
  • Describe the main square in Spain.
    Open space surrounded by building with porticoes supported by arcades, markets, workshops, guild offices, political institutions, warehouses
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