LET'S TAKE A SIMPLE LOOK AT SOME ART MOVEMENTS IN 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY
17th Century Art Movements: By the end of the 16th century during the end of French Renaissance France took some inspiration from Italy that led them to new directions in terms of their art style which was Mannerism to a new type of extravagant Classicism which later on became known as "Baroque Art". Baroque Art is a type of Classicism which is way more exaggerated, with intense light and shadow, dramatic perspectives and vibrant use of colour. Artists that are some examples of Baroque Art are : Caravaggio, George de Latour, Artemisia Gentileschi and Philippe de Champaigne*
18th Century Art Movements: During 18th Century 3 main art movements was happening and they are: Baroque Art, Rococo and Neoclassicism. The Rococo style, which is recognized for the humor seen in both its artistic and decorative art, was extremely popular in 18th-century France. By adapting the breathtaking aesthetic of the Baroque era, artists working in this frivolous aesthetic produced similar but notable works of art. Artists that are some examples of Rococo style: Jean-Honoré Fragonard and Antoine Watteau.* Another style with quite different ideals emerged in the 18th century, while the extravagance of Rococo and Baroque art was still thriving in Europe.The primary concept of Neoclassicism was that art should reflect the best qualities of humanity and should morally uplift its audience.Artists that are some examples of Neoclassicism are painter Jacques-Louis David and sculptor Antonio Canova.*
Japan
Art in 17th-18th Century divides to 2 periods:
1- AZUCHI MOMOYAMA PERIOD (Japanese: 安土桃山時代 Azuchi-Momoyama jidai):
The end of the Sengoku period, which lasted from 1573 to 1603, is known as the Azuchi-Momoyama period in Japanese history .Early in the sixteenth century and continuing far into the seventeenth, the ornamental style that is the unique characteristic of Momoyama art developed. On the one hand, this time period's art was distinguished by a bold, extravagant, and powerful style, with generous applications of gold to clothing, paintings, furnishings, and other objects.
2- EDO PERIOD:
The term "Edo" designates both the location of Edo, now known as Tokyo, and the period of time (1615–1868) when fifteen generations of Tokugawa shogun, or feudal overlords, dominated Japan from this metropolitan center. Important changes in Japanese history resulted from this edo art era. These changes are the result of Japan's social evolution and the rise of the middle class and merchant estates, which were more significant than the aristocratic estates. As a result of the period's governmental stability, Japan saw the emergence of new artistic expressions and a lively popular culture. Today, the term "Edo" refers to a unique aesthetic sense that encompasses a variety of artistic mediums, including as screen paintings, scrolls, sculptures, ceramics, lacquers, textiles, and woodblock prints. The first comprehensive exhibition of the Edo period to be exhibited in the United States was accompanied by this catalog.
France
The French Renaissance was coming to an end by the end of the 16th century as authors, thinkers, painters, and architects moved on to discover new worlds. Similar to the Renaissance, the developments in Italian art served as the first inspiration for the new paths in French painting. Here, inventive artists had long since gone on from the High Renaissance naturalism, first into the more exaggerated Mannerism, as seen in the works of Bronzino or Tintoretto, and by the end of the 16th century to a new sort of effusive classicism that subsequently came to be known as "baroque art."
Türkiye
Before the Tanzimat period making a painting or a sculpture was viewed as a crime by the Turks before to the establishment of the Republic (Ottomans) and was strictly prohibited . This is due to the pre-republican Turks' religion ,Islam, and their dislike of idolatry. But during the Tanzimat period (19th century), painting was included among the forms of art practiced in the Ottoman Empire at the Palace's request and support. Innovations—which we will define briefly as "westernization" today—bring up the restructuring that began in the life of the Palace and in every area from daily life to education, from politics to economy, from military to law. In fact, innovations can be seen as the Ottoman Empire's entry into the age of science. The Turkish arts, such as painting and sculpture, remained in a condition of stagnation until the 19th century but they were pretty active in mosque making, carpet, rug sewing and Islamic calligraphy
Italy
Italian art and culture encompass more than just landmarks and museums; they also include commemorations and historical events, like the Palio of Siena, as well as the best exhibitions in the most breathtaking settings. The Renaissance and numerous other art movements originated in Italy. And the number of significant Italian artists is extremely impressive. Just a handful include Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Donatello, Masaccio, Botticelli, and Giotto. The Italian Renaissance* which took place during 15th Century to early 17th Century has a reputation for its achievements in painting, architecture, sculpture, music, philosophy, science and more. Italian painting in the 17th century was a global undertaking. It made a big effect and development to Italian art, both to 17th and 18th Century and overall. Painters were interested in both the numerous commissions the Church was offering and the opportunity to pick the brains of accomplished people. Most of the century was dominated by the baroque style.
