If it ain't Baroque...
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- 4. Impressive, magnificent, or imposing in scale or appearance.
- 7. The support, encouragement, or financial assistance provided by a patron, often to artists, writers, or scholars.
- 9. a word bank of 20 key terms and their definitions from the provided text:
- 11. A style of painting that uses dramatic contrasts between light and dark to create heightened emotional impact, often associated with the Baroque period.
- 13. A person who supports or sponsors artists, writers, or scholars, often providing financial assistance or other forms of support.
- 14. Widely recognized and revered as a symbol of a particular idea, concept, or era.
- 15. Luxurious, opulent, or extravagant, especially in appearance or quality.
- 17. An artistic style that emerged in the early 18th century, characterized by elaborate ornamentation, pastel colors, and playful themes.
- 19. Man: A person who excels in a wide range of fields or pursuits, similar to the ideal of the "universal man" from the Renaissance period.
- 20. A technique used in art to create the illusion of depth by depicting objects or figures as shorter than their actual proportions.
- 21. Characterized by strong emotions, fervent feelings, or high levels of activity or concentration.
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- 1. The front exterior face of a building, often the most elaborate or decorative part.
- 2. A period of European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity, characterized by a revival of interest in classical art, literature, and learning.
- 3. An artistic style that emerged in Europe from the late 16th century to the early 18th century, characterized by grandeur, drama, and emotional intensity.
- 5. Relating to myths or mythology, which are traditional stories or legends that explain natural phenomena, cultural practices, or the origins of the world.
- 6. An artistic style that emerged in the late Renaissance, characterized by exaggeration, distortion, and a departure from naturalism.
- 8. A technique in art that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
- 10. Relating to the design, construction, or style of buildings and other structures.
- 12. Relating to the art, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, often characterized by balance, harmony, and order.
- 16. Calm, peaceful, or tranquil in appearance or demeanor.
- 18. Elaborately decorated or embellished, often with intricate details or designs.