This document discusses European art from the 18th century. It provides background on several artists and styles during this period. John Vanbrugh designed Blenheim Palace in the English Baroque style. Richard Boyle favored the English Baroque until adopting classicism. Andrea Palladio influenced English and American architecture through his English Palladian style. Germain Boffrand designed interiors in the ornate Rococo style for the Hotel Soubise in France. Antoine Watteau painted in the Rococo style and was influenced by Peter Paul Rubens. Jean-Honoré Fragonard was the last major artist of the Rococo style before it abruptly ended prior to the French Revolution.

1. Chapter 29Lecture 8/24/10 ARH 2051

3. When was it done?

4. What style?

7. English Baroque style

8. English architect

9. Student of Sir Christopher Wren

10. Commissioned for John Churchill as a reward for his military effortsOne of the largest homes of its time

13. Salon de la Princesse (inside)Rococo style French style; not really accepted in England Symmetry Scrolls Naturalistic motif i.e. plants and shells More decorative Exterior was simple, but interiors were overwhelmed with detail

16. Boucher’s paintings are more porcelain like unlike Watteau who’s style is more feathery

17. Rococo style

18. Poussinist painter