Gothic art defines
much of late mdeieval
art. Very traditional and
creativity was limited.
Early Renaissance: 1400-1450
Artistic development,
people broke away
from Gothic art and
its traditions. More
natural and less
religious art work.
High Renaissance: 1480-1520
Development in
Italian art, e.g Davinci,
Michaelangelo.
Sensual response to
colour and scienticic
accuracy
High and low key
Mannerism: 1520 -1580
Exaggerated paintings, Valued personal and
idealist responses to beauty over classical
ideas.
Baroque: 1600 - 1700
Portrays spectacular action and generates powerful
emotions. Religious, mystical and historical subjects were
brought to life. Dramatic lighting, e.g Carvaggio
Rococo: 1700 -
1775
Dutch art, portriats, landscapes,
interiors, still lifes. They specialised in
one subject matter