Assumption of the Virgin (Reni, Munich)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/assumption-of-the-virgin--reni--munich-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the artistic style?Baroque
2. What is the medium?Oil on canvas
3. What is the Assumption of the Virgin painting by Guido Reni?It shows Mary, the mother of Jesus, being lifted into heaven by angels. The picture is a large oil painting made by Italian artist Guido Reni around 1638-1639.
4. Why does the painting show Mary going up to the sky?The painting illustrates the Christian belief that Mary was taken into heaven in her body. It shows her special closeness to God.

Baroque Art: An artistic style characterized by drama, emotion, grandeur, and movement, prevalent in the 17th century.
Chiaroscuro: The use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.
Provenance: The history of ownership of a work of art, tracing its journey through different collections.
Counter-Reformation: The period of Catholic revival initiated in response to the Protestant Reformation, influencing religious art.