The 17th century (1600s) and 18th century (1700s) featured many changes in art. After the Renaissance, Mannerism led to The Baroque period, which dominated the entire 17th century, while the 18th century saw the emergence of the Rococo period. The Age of Enlightenment challenged everyone’s thinking, and this led to two more art movements: Neoclassicism and Romanticism. Some of these evolved in the 19th century and even continue today. please answer the following questions:

1. What are the characteristics of Baroque art?

2. What was the Reformation and Counter-reformation? When did they occur? (Give dates for each).

3. What art/region was influenced by the Reformation? How did art change change in this part of Europe. What kinds of art were now the focus of society?

4. What art/region was influenced by the Counter-reformation? How did art change in this part of Europe. What kinds of art were now the focus of society?

5. Who are three important artists of the Reformation?

6. Who are three important artists of the Counter-reformation?

7. What are the characteristics of Rococo art and when did it occur? Who favored Rococo art?

8. Who are three important Rococo artists?

9. What is the Age of Enlightenment and when did it occur?

10. How do Neoclassicism and Romanticism connect to the Enlightenment? When did each occur?

11. Who are three important Neoclassic artists? 

12. Who are three important Romantic artists?

13. What are examples of Neoclassic architecture in the United States? What did this architecture symbolize for this new country?

14. What is one question you have about Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, or Romanticism?