The Fall of Rebels

Art historians use specific terminology and engage in a visual and mental process to make sense of and describe art. Drawing on the information that you learned from the exhibit, analyze the Bruegel work The Fall of the Rebel Angels in your own words. Your analysis should discuss the following:

  • One element of design in Bruegel’s The Fall of the Rebel Angels (review section 2.5.1: Elements of Design):
    • Line
    • Shape
    • Perspective
    • Texture
    • Color
  • One principle of design in Bruegel’s The Fall of the Rebel Angels (review section 2.5.2: Principles of Design):
    • Unity and variety
    • Scale and proportion
    • Balance
    • Emphasis and Movement
    • Rhythm and Repetition
  • One contextual aspect of Bruegel’s The Fall of the Rebel Angels (review section 5.3: Socio-Cultural Contexts):
    • Historical Context
    • Social Context
    • Personal or Creative Narrative Context
    • Political Context
    • Scientific Context
  • The use of symbolism and iconography in Bruegel’s The Fall of the Rebel Angels (review section 5.4: Symbolism and Iconography).

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