There’s a clear hierarchy in Baroque paintings. The most skilled painters earn the most, and they have a great impact on other painters.
1. History painting talks about a certain story happened in a certain time. The story can be religious, mythological, or allegoric. These paintings are showed in public. And the painter will be admired by the whole painting world.
The Calling of St. Mathew, Caravaggio.
1599-1600, Oil on canvas, 10′ 7 1/2″ X 11′ 2″.
Contarelli Chapel, Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome.
2. Portraiture is often ordered by the rich. Some really rich people also ask history painter to paint for them. Some painters are not able to paint large, complex history paintings, but they are still skilled in single character, then painting portraiture is a good choice.
Portrait of Innocent X, Velazquez. c. 1650
Oil on canvas, 141 x 119 cm.
Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome.
3. Genre painting talks about the everyday life of commoners. Since the audiences are not the royal family or rich financiers, rough skills can be accepted.
The Fortune Teller, Caravaggio.
1596-97,Oil on canvas, 99 x 131 cm.
Musée du Louvre, Paris.
4. Animals are easier than human in painting. They are a choice for Baroque painters. But the attention they get is pretty limited, So is their income.
The Entry of the Animals into Noah’s Ark,Jan Brueghel the Elder.
1613, Oil on panel, 21 1/2 x 33 in.
5. Landscape and still life is often an accessory in personal rooms. People always expect spending less money to make their living environment more beautiful. These paintings are in great need but the lowest price.
Flowers in a Glass Beaker, c. 1620. Peter Binoit.
Oil on copper 12-1/4 x 9 in.
My hierarchy is based on the influence they have on the player experience about a game.
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Artist leaders communicate with other leaders in a company. They decide the basic art style, what the game should look like, which way is more efficient… etc.
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Concept artists are responsible for the ideas of each character and environment. They do a lot of research, making lots of rough sketches and paintings to give a quick view of their imaginations about a game. And leaders will choose some drafts and have them made into products.
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3D artists and 2D artists will make drafts from concept artists into real game components, such as models and posters. They are the largest amount in the industry, including modelers, animators, illustrators, graphic designers… and so on.
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Interns usually assist other artists with basic works. Such as UV, coloring, adjusting small props.
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Artist leaders will always keep an eye on these progresses to make sure everything is in the right style, and make them even more memorable.
