Art Final

Baroque Art

Art Appreciation 101

Midway College

Kelsie Poffenberger

Table of Contents

Page 1- Cover page

Page 2- Table of Contents

Page 3- Baroque Art: A brief overview

Page 4- Key Artists

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Page 7- Reflection

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Page 10- Image list

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Page 13- Annotated bibliography

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European art flourished during the seventeenth century during a time period known as the Baroque, meaning extravagant (Getlein). The Baroque Era originated in Rome, and spread throughout Europe during the seventeenth and early eighteenth century. The era was first associated with the Counter-Reformation of the Catholic Church, during a period of catholic revivification beginning with the Council of Trent (1545-1563) and ending near the Thirty Years War (1648). As a result, some of the most powerful rulers in history ruled various countries during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The The Baroque period could equally be referred to as the “The Age of Colonial Settlement.” During the seventeenth century, permanent settlements were established in Central and South America by the English, Dutch, and French. These settlers endured many hardships during the winter months, and the period is still cited as the “starving time” (Getlein). This suffering coexisted with the troubles and styles of Europe. These times were imperfect, and as direct effect, Baroque Art was characterized by dramatic use of light, bold colors, value contrasts, emotionalism, and a tendency to push the viewers space and overall theatricality (Getlein).

Baroque Art is full of emotion, energy, and movement. Painting, sculptures, and pictorial compositions reflected a strong diagonal axis and sensational settings. The images embrace realism, naturalism, often display religious influence. Baroque art is characterized...