ARTS 9 – Second Quarter (Week 7-8)

Arts of the Renaissance and Baroque Period

MODULE 3

Brief Introduction

The term Baroque was derived from the Portuguese word “barocco” which
means “irregularly shaped pearl or stone.” It describes a fairly complex idiom and
focuses on painting, sculpture, as well as architecture.
After the idealism of Renaissance, and the slightly forced nature of
“mannerism”, Baroque art above all reflects the tensions of the age notably the
desire of the Catholic Church in Rome to reassert itself in the wake of the
Protestant Reformation which is almost the same with Catholic- Reformation Art
of the period.
Although always in conflict with the simple, clear, and geometric
concepts of classicism, the Baroque existed in varying degrees of intensity, from
a simple animated movement of lines and surfaces, to a rich and dynamic
wealth.
Baroque was a period of artistic styles in exaggerated motion, drama,
tension, and grandeur. The style started in Rome, Italy and spread to most of the
Roman Catholic Church highly encouraging the Baroque style for architecture and
arts to impress visitors, express triumph, power, and control.
Baroque painting illustrated key elements of Catholic dogma, either
directly in Biblical works or indirectly in imaginary or symbolic work. The gestures
are broader than Mannerist gestures: less ambiguous, less arcane, and
mysterious.
Baroque sculpture, typically larger than life size, is marked by a similar
sense of dynamic movement, along with an active use of space.
Baroque architecture was designed to create spectacle and illusion. Thus, the
straight lines of the Renaissance were replaced with flowing curves.

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)

1. Creates artworks guided by techniques and styles of Renaissance and the

Baroque periods.
2. Explains the influence of iconic artists belonging to the Renaissance and the
Baroque periods.
3. Applies different media techniques and processes to communicate ideas,
experiences, and stories showing the characteristics of the Renaissance and
the Baroque periods (e.g., Fresco, Sfumato, etc.)
4. Evaluates works of art in terms of artistic concepts and ideas using criteria from
the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
5. Shows the influences of the Renaissance and Baroque periods to the Philippine
art form

Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Reflects on and derive the mood, idea or message from selected artworks
2. Discusses the use or function of artworks by evaluating their utilization and
combination of art elements and principles
3. Uses artworks to derive the traditions/history of an art period
4. Compares the characteristics of artworks produced in different art periods.

Review

Activity 1: Loop-a- word

Encircle 10 words that are connected to the Art of Renaissance or Baroque Period
and list down all the words that you had found.

L X Y Z V A L U E C D T G R X

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N L P R E F G B J S X S S B A

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Z O K D H S P C C G L K R R N

Z Q L L A D H Y K N L M M T T

T P S A P T T C O L O R Q H I

Y S X X E H G K I L P B N M N

K Y B C D R T E X T U R E W G

M O S Q U E J K L E F G H K S

L C X Y Z L M N P O J J K L Q

L V Z A R C H I T E C T U R E

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Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)

Famous Baroque Artworks and Artists

Michelangelo Merisi or Amerighi da Caravaggio (1571- 1610)

He was better known as Caravaggio. He was an Italian artist who wanted

to deviate from the classical masters of the Renaissance. He was an outcast in his
society, because of his own actions and the lack of modesty and reverence for
religious subjects in his own paintings. Perhaps he started out as a specialist in his
paintings of still life, especially of fruits.
Studies of single figures followed, but they are clumsier than the fruit which
gives their savor of originality and charm.
Caravaggio’s models at this period were either himself or young persons
who have an air of being promising but wicked. Among his famous paintings were:
Supper at Emmaus, Conversion of St. Paul, and Entombment of Christ. Arts of the
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680)

Bernini was an Italian artist and the first Baroque artist. He practiced
architecture, and sculpture, painting, stage design, and was also a playwright. He
was also the last in the list of the dazzling universal geniuses. As a prodigy, his first
artworks date from his 8th birthday.
Among his early works were: The Goat Amalthea with the Infant Jupiter and
a Faun, Damned Soul, and the Blessed Soul. He made a sculpture of “David” for
Cardinal Borghese which is strikingly different from Michelangelo’s David
because it shows the differences between Renaissance and the Baroque periods.
He was the greatest Baroque sculptor and architect as seen in his design of
the Piazza San Pietro in front of the Basilica. It is one of his most innovative and
successful architectural designs. The famous “Ecstasy of St. Teresa” was his
greatest achievement and the Colonade of the Piazza of St. Peter’s Rome.

Peter Paul Rubens (1577- 1640)

Rubens was a Flemish Baroque painter. He was well known for his paintings
of mythical and figurative subjects, landscapes, portraits, and Counter- Reformation
altarpieces. His commissioned works were mostly religious subjects, history
paintings of magical creatures, and hunt scenes.
His famous works were: Samson and Delilah, Landscape with a Tower,
Portrait of Helene Fourment, and The Three Grace

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669)

Rembrandt was a brilliant Dutch realist, painter and etcher. He is generally

considered as one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art. He
followed no particular faith, but was interested in spiritual values and often chooses
religious subjects.
Rembrandt shares with Rubens the revolution whereby painting came to
depict the more personal aspects of the painter: his own home and his family. No
artist has painted himself as often as did Rembrandt.
His concept of himself continued to deepen in grasp and subtlety, while his
technique grew more daring. His well- known work was his “Self Portrait in Old Age”.
Rembrandt had produced over 600 paintings, nearly 400 etchings, and 2000
drawings.

Diego Velasquez (1599- 1660)

Velasquez of Spain developed out of the Baroque. He was one of the finest
masters of composition and one of the most important painters of the Spanish
Golden Age. He worked out solutions to pictorial problems of design that
transcend the style of any period.
He was the case of a painter who discovered his avocation almost at the
very start of his career. The passion for still life frequently emerges in Velasquez’s
art. His famous works were: The Surrender of Breda, Las Meninas (The maids of
honour), Los Barachos (The Drinker), and Maria Theresa.
He created this work four years before his death and served as an
outstanding example of the European baroque period of art. Margaret Theresa,
the eldest daughter of the new Queen, appears to be the subject of Las Meninas
but in looking at the various view-points of the painting, it was unclear as to who
or what was the true subject; it may be the royal daughter or the painter himself.
Let’s Apply

Activity 2: “Explore” (20 points)

Materials: coloring materials, old magazines, glue, pencil

Procedure:
1. Research on the different Philippine churches with baroque designs.
2. Identify each church and location.
3. Cut and Paste it on your artwork, you may add some designs to make it more
beautiful.

(You may use extra short bond paper, and return this together with your artwork)

Rubric:

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1

1. All instructions were followed.

2. Proper use of materials.

3. Chosen design was justified by

answering all questions.

4. Neatness of the artwork.

TOTAL

Reflection Questions:

1. How do you find your output?

2. What can you say that some of our Architectures were influenced by other
countries?
3. How can Filipinos preserve their culture?

Let’s Analyze

Activity 3: “Check It Out”

Direction:
1. Research 2 churches in the Philippines that can represent Renaissance
and Baroque Style.
2. Cut and Paste on space provided below.
3. Compare the two architectures using the elements of art.
4. In what period you can classify the two structures? Why?

Answer:
Let’s Try (Evaluation)

Activity 4: Test Yourself!

A. Answer the following, write only the letter of the correct answer on the
space provided before the number.

___1. How are elements and principles of art important in creating an

artwork?
A. It gives life.
B. It gives creativity in an artwork.
C. It can help artists become artistic.
D. It helps to express feelings, mood, and meaning through art symbols

___2. Which of the following are the principles of art you can use to identify
Baroque style in your artwork?
A. Line and Shape C. Volume and Mass
B. Color and Texture D. Mass and Movement

___3. It means “Rebirth”.

A. Renaissance C. Baroque
B. Sculpture D. Painting

___4. He is known as the greatest Baroque sculptor.

A. Velasquez C. Caravaggio
B. Rembrandt D. Bernini

___5. How is Renaissance Art different from Baroque Art?

A. Baroque art was produced in the 14th-17th century, while Renaissance
art was produced in the 16th-18th century.
B. Renaissance art is characterized by the fusion of Christianity and
science, while Baroque art is characterized by ornate details.
C. Renaissance art is characterized by ornate details, while Baroque art is
characterized by a fusion of Christianity and science.
D. Renaissance art was full of emotion, while Baroque art was full of
happiness

Let’s Create

“Scenery Spot” (40 points)

Materials: Short bond paper or Oslo paper, permanent marker, paint, paint brush
or any coloring materials.
Procedure:
1. Paint an object in accordance with the principles of art of the
2. Arrange the objects and different colours as to background, middle
ground, and foreground.
3. Apply color harmonies to achieve proper contrast and values of colors.

Reflection Questions:
1. What are the elements of art shown in your painting that depicts
Renaissance or Baroque style?
2. How are these elements and the principles of art important in creating
an artwork?
3. What is the message conveyed in your own painting?
4. How do you feel about your own work?

RUBRIC

CRITERIA POINTS SCORE

1. All instructions were 10

followed

2. Proper use of materials 10

3. Chosen design was justified 10

by answering all
questions.

4. Neatness of the artwork 10

TOTAL 40