In addition to being able to recognize all of the key terms, artists, and artworks presented to you in the chapter, after reading the chapter you should be able to:
Explain why the period of the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe is called "The Age of Kings."
Explain the general characteristics of Italian Baroque art in comparison to Italian Renaissance art, and identify these characteristics in specific works of sculpture, architecture, and painting from the period.
Discuss the variations of the Baroque style as it appeared in France, Flanders, Spain, and the Netherlands, and identify artists from each region working in the period, along with their works.
Discuss the influence of religion upon the Baroque style of art.
Compare and contrast Baroque and Rococo styles of art, naming specific works of art made in the Rococo style and the artists who made them.
Name influences that helped shape the Neoclassical style of art, and describe specific works of art made in this style, discussing the artists who made them.
Discuss the influence of politics upon the neoclassical style of art and how this style was used for political purposes.
Discuss the artistic style that was developing in the United States around the time of the American Revolution and its early years as a nation.
