ART-HIST 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: 17Th-Century Philosophy, Guercino, Nicolas Poussin
1 Feb 2017
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Nicolas poussin trained in italy influenced by classical tradition. Even in arcadia i am present four figures in front of tomb three men dressed humbly classical shepherds. Emphasize order and structure of natural world. Death described as shadow transience of material goods. Compared to guercino more classical christian themes influence of 17th century philosophy age of reason fall of paganism, rise of christianity. Louis xiv in order to consolidate power over aristocracy he had top create a public image the sun king. Steps so we looking up to him. Moved from paris to palace of versailles. At night see reflection lit by candles in enchanting place. Reception room- was the salon de la princesse in versailles, smaller scale interior. Rococo-refined fancy and often sensual style that emerged in early 18th century in elegant town houses of french aristocrats. Decoration painting sculpture furniture architecture combined as a whole. Fete galante-means amorous festival specific type of rococo painting invented by.
