Discussion Post Week 11
While most of the visual styles of the Baroque Era are lost in modern art forms, its values and driving principles are still prevalent. The …
Discussion Post Week 10
One object in the Carlos that represents key Baroque themes is the Christian icon from 17th century Ethiopia. This object is important as it was …
Discussion Post Week 9
Jan van der Heyden’s Room Corner with Curiosities is full of global influences. First, the objects depicted in the painting come from across the world. …
Discussion Post Week 8
Both Claudia Swan’s lecture and the Monday readings and discussion focused on “everyday” scenes and objects and the ways in which we can see global …
Discussion Post Week 6
I was very intrigued by The Mission. I had never really been exposed to the relationship and interactions between different European states as it related …
Discussion Post Week 5
The globalization depicted in 17th century Baroque works like Las Meninas has grown exponentially into the modern age. It affects all aspects of our lives: culture, …
Discussion Post Week 4
I’ve really enjoyed the 3D projects and resources that allow viewers to be transported into the places you are highlighting. In particular, I took interest …
Discussion Post Week 3
Scholars looked directly to the natural world in order to create highly realistic documentation that would be complied together. Members of the Accademia dei Lincei championed …
Discussion Post 2
In the past, I’ve tended to view Rome as monolithic. Of course, it has consistently been the focal point of social, political, and economic progress, …
Baroque Art and Digital Humanities Discussion Post Week 1
1) How do you understand the term “Baroque art”? To me, Baroque art is rich and exuberant. It refers to a post-Renaissance period where works …