Question

The paintings _______ created as tributes to love and romance were rejected by his patron, Madame du Barry. Originally, the name _______ was intended to show disapproval of the style. _______ was an artist of international repute who created important works in many parts of Europe. Jean-Antoine Watteau was of Flemish descent and his work was greatly influenced by the art of _______. The American artist _______ is generally remembered for his portraits of George Washington. In European art, the term _______ refers to a concubine, harem slave, or courtesan. Gainsborough was the favored painter for the _______ royal court. The character Pierrot embodied _______’s presentation of the world as a stage. Based on your reading, answer the following questions. In the rococo art at the court of Versailles, how were mythological settings used as an excuse or justification

Answer 1

The terms to fill up the paintings are:

1. Fragonard

2. “rococo”

3. Tiepolo

4. Peter Paul Rubens

5. Gilbert Stuart

6. odalisque

7. English (British)

8. Watteau

What is the painting about?

Mythological settings were often used in Rococo art at the court of Versailles to provide a veil of respectability for subjects that were considered risqué or inappropriate.

So, By depicting scenes from classical mythology, artists could explore themes of love, romance, and sensuality without explicitly challenging the prevailing moral codes of the time.