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Le Rococo
En associant le mot rocaille, référence aux formes alambiquées des coquillages, à l’italien baroco, les Français donnèrent naissance au terme de « rococo ». Apparu au début du XVIIIe siècle, il s’étendit rapidement à l’ensemble de l’Europe.
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Rococo
Deriving from the French word rocaille, in reference to the curved forms of shellfish, and the Italian barocco, the French created the term ‘Rococo’. Appearing at the beginning of the 18th century, it rapidly spread to the whole of Europe. Extravagant and light, Rococo responded perfectly to the spontaneity of the aristocracy of the time. In many aspects, this art was linked to its predecessor, Baroque, and it is thus also referred to as late Baroque style.
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La présence de la Sainte Vierge Marie dans l’art
Le monde de l’art est rempli de la présence de la Vierge - symbole fondamental de la maternité qui irradie de jeunesse, de tendresse et de compassion depuis plus de deux mille ans. Trouvant en elle une inépuisable source d’inspiration, les artistes ont constamment utilisé l’image de Marie pour y refléter leurs propres peines et joies.
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The presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Art
The art world is filled with the presence of the Virgin Mary – a fundamental symbol of motherhood, who has been radiating youthfulness, tenderness, and compassion for two thousand years. Finding in her an inexhaustible source of inspiration, artists have consistently used the image of the Virgin Mary to reflect our own sufferings and joys.
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Le Caravage – Le peintre de la plus grande diligence de la manière la plus exquise
Le clair-obscur existait bien avant que le Caravage n'arrive sur scène, mais ce fut lui qui établit définitivement cette technique, obscurcissant les ombres et rivant son sujet à la toile par un rayon de lumière aveuglant. Son influence fut immense, et se propagea d'abord grâce à ses disciples plus ou moins directs.
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Michelangelo da Caravaggio – The painter of the greatest diligence in the most exquisite way
After staying in Milan for his apprenticeship, Michelangelo da Caravaggio arrived in Rome in 1592. There he started to paint with both realism and psychological analysis of the sitters. Caravaggio was as temperamental in his painting as in his wild life. As he also responded to prestigious Church commissions, his dramatic style and his realism were seen as unacceptable.
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CARAVAGGIO- THE PAINTER OF PLEASURES AND TABOOS
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Shelley’s Art Musings – Spotlight on Rembrandt
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If it ain’t Baroque, fix it!
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