diego velazquéz a painter of royal proportions 1599-1660
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Diego VelazquézA Painter of ROYAL proportions
1599-1660
Baroque Period • 1660-1750• period of artistic style that used exaggerated motion and
clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, dance, and music. (wikipedia)
• Catholic Church influence (return from gothic style) • In art- did not depict daily life of the people• Instead, seen in still life, landscapes with use of exaggerated light
and emotions
Diego Rodriquez de Silva y Velazquez
Religious Themes • Use of sacred objects-
expression of early realism• Portrait artist with biblical
figures • 1st artist to put Christ on the
Cross
Sacred Art
Pope Inocente
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The Court of King Phillip IV• 1624- royal court
painter• Eventually-
marshal of household – plan events and layout of royal quarters
• Cause of death- planning wedding for princess Maria Theresa
Royal Court
Las Meninas
Influences
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