Asked by Jorge Gonzalez on Jul 14, 2024

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In the debate among members of the French Royal Academy regarding the relative superiority of color or form, which side did Watteau favor?

A) Color (Poussinistes)
B) Form (Rubénistes)
C) Form (Poussinistes)
D) Color (Rubénistes)

Watteau

Jean-Antoine Watteau, a French painter known for his Rococo style, depicting light-hearted leisure scenes called fêtes galantes.

Poussinistes

Followers of Nicolas Poussin (17th-century French painter) who prioritized line and drawing in art, as opposed to color and brushwork preferred by the Rubenistes.

Rubénistes

Artists or art enthusiasts who favored the color and brushwork of Peter Paul Rubens over the line and form promoted by Poussinists, in a debate within the French Academy in the 17th century.

  • Analyze the debate on the relative importance of color versus form in art within the French Royal Academy.
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Alanood AlnaimiJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Watteau favored color, aligning with the Rubénistes, who argued that color was more important than drawing (form) in painting. This debate was a significant art controversy in the French Royal Academy.