Module #1 Introduction to Baroque and Rococo Art Overview of the Baroque and Rococo periods, key features, and cultural context
Module #2 The Emergence of Baroque Art Origins of the Baroque style, early masters, and the role of the Catholic Church
Module #3 Caravaggio and Tenebrism The innovative style of Caravaggio, use of light and shadow, and his influence on later artists
Module #4 Bernini and Italian Baroque Sculpture The works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, his contribution to Baroque sculpture, and the development of the style
Module #5 Rembrandt and Dutch Baroque Painting The life and works of Rembrandt, his unique style, and the Dutch Golden Age
Module #6 Vermeer and Dutch Realism The quiet mastery of Johannes Vermeer, his use of light, and the rise of Dutch Realism
Module #7 Rubens and Flemish Baroque Painting The works of Peter Paul Rubens, his use of color and form, and the Flemish Baroque style
Module #8 Van Dyck and Courtly Portraiture The portraits of Anthony van Dyck, his influence on English art, and the rise of courtly art
Module #9 The Architecture of Bernini and Borromini The innovative buildings of Bernini and Borromini, their use of curves and movement
Module #10 The Emergence of Rococo Art The development of Rococo, its key features, and the cultural climate of 18th-century Europe
Module #11 Watteau and the Fête Galante The paintings of Jean-Antoine Watteau, the Fête Galante, and the rise of Rococo
Module #12 Boucher and the French Rococo The works of François Boucher, his use of color and ornament, and the French Rococo style
Module #13 Francesco Guardi and Venetian Rococo The paintings of Francesco Guardi, his use of light and color, and the Venetian Rococo style
Module #14 Chardin and the Rise of Still Life The still-life paintings of Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, his use of light and texture
Module #15 The Architecture of the Rococo The buildings of the Rococo period, their use of curves and ornamentation
Module #16 The Decorative Arts of the Rococo The ornate furniture, textiles, and decorative arts of the Rococo period
Module #17 The Rise of Neoclassicism The reaction against Rococo, the emergence of Neoclassicism, and its key features
Module #18 Winckelmann and the Discovery of Antiquity The influence of Johann Joachim Winckelmann, the discovery of ancient Greece and Rome, and its impact on art
Module #19 David and the Neoclassicist Painters The works of Jacques-Louis David, his use of classical motifs, and the Neoclassicist painters
Module #20 The Rise of European Academies The establishment of art academies, their role in promoting artistic standards, and the rise of European art institutions
Module #21 The Impact of the Enlightenment on Art The influence of the Enlightenment on art, the rise of reason and science, and its impact on artistic expression
Module #22 The Art of the Restoration and the Grand Tour The art of the Restoration period, the rise of the Grand Tour, and its impact on artistic development
Module #23 The Legacy of Baroque and Rococo Art The lasting impact of Baroque and Rococo art, its influence on later styles, and its continued relevance today
Module #24 Case Studies in Baroque and Rococo Art In-depth analyses of select works, artists, and styles, exploring their themes, techniques, and historical context
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Baroque and Rococo Art in Europe career
