Subject: sior aristocrat, nobleman
Culture: Venetian
Setting: Venetian republic 18thc
Event Photos
* A life of seduction: Venice in the 1700s online
"Renowned for its beauty and singularity, Venice played a central role in the history of Western art. In the 18th century, the city experienced a revival in the arts and was the premier destination for intellectuals and travelers. The city and its inhabitants cultivated and eulogized a tradition of street life, festivals, and fashion."
Primary Sources
* National Gallery of Art online > Italian paintings of the 18th century
"The 18th century is often called the Age of Rococo, a light-hearted, decorative style that originated in France around 1700 and spread across Europe. In Italy, however, it was less well-defined and less dominant. The label is often applied to many of the most popular painters in Venice. By this time, the city’s political fortunes were much diminished, and its unique and picturesque location on a watery lagoon—and a long, riotous carnival season—made the city a favorite destination for travelers on the Grand Tour. As mementos of their trip, wealthy young tourists from across the continent commissioned view paintings by Canaletto, Bellotto, and Guardi or bought them from stock. Images of the city’s canals and famous monuments, and of the bustling activity of everyday life, made perfect remembrances. Domestic audiences preferred character studies by Rotari or anecdotal, often satirical, scenes by Longhi taken from popular comedies."
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