ARH 253 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6-7: Johannes Vermeer, Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt
7 Sep 2016
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Art commissioned to restore the predominance and centrality of the roman o o o o. Allowed an even stronger bond between viewer and structure. Marks the place of saint peter"s original tomb. Channeled spiritual ecstasy into a physical and erotic sexually explicit arousal. Outspoken about his hatred for the classical masters. Did not like or support the growing tradition of education. Chiaroscuro- treatment of the contrast of light and dark. Tenebrism- painting in a shadowy manner with violent contrasts of light and dark. Vision of god temporarily blinded him which knocked him off of his horse- converts him to christianity. Ability to bring a contemporary viewpoint to the whole work o o o o o. Most well-known female painter of the 17th century. She took him to court for raping her. Taking her virginity and not marrying her would make her undesirable to other men. Connected to protestant reformation and holy roman catholic counterreformation.
