Due Apr 1

Baroque Art: Embracing Passion

Reading: Strickland 46-57.

Viewing:

• Caravaggio, Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy (Rome, 1595)
• Caravaggio, David with the Head of Goliath (Rome, 1610)
• Bernini, Apollo and Daphne (Rome, 1625)
• Bernini, The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (Rome, 1652)

Writing: Respond to ONE of the following prompts:

1. Focus our attention on a compelling detail from one of the artworks above, and comment on what makes it appealing.
2. Based on your reading in Strickland or elsewhere, post the image of a Baroque artwork and (briefly) make the case for why it should be included on today’s assignment.