Baroque

Baroque art focused on combining the Classical ideals of Renaissance art with spiritual feelings of the sixteenth-century religious revival. Dramatic effects created by using rich colors and brush strokes were used to arouse intense emotions. Bold human forms, intricate embellishment, dramatic use of light and shadow, intense facial expressions, and movement were also used in Baroque art to create a sense of unity. In Judith and the Maidservant with the head of Holofernes we see many of these…

It is at the start of the 15th century that scientific discovery begins to take off. This growing interest in scientific knowledge is then showcased through art for the next three centuries, covering the renaissance, baroque and rococo stylistic periods. Although it is not a continually growing interest, the interest is always present and shifting in its use. This interest starts in early renaissance with Donatello’s sculpture of David. Donatello builds upon the realism previously made popular…

Anthony Van Dyke was one of the most famous and exquisite artists of the Baroque Period. Being Raised in a home of art and drawing, Van Dyke was exposed to becoming an artist at a very young age. By becoming a amateur artist at a early time in Anthony’s life, he had the opportunity to work with some of the most exemplary artists of all time. Anthony Van Dyke was one of the leading lights of the Baroque Period. Being Born at Antwerp in the year 1599, Anthony would start his life learning about…

“The Swing” vs. “Ecstasy of St. Theresa” Fragonard’s “The Swing,” from the Rococo period, and Bernini’s “Ecstasy of St. Theresa,” from the Italian Baroque, are two works of art that employ a lavish visual aesthetic that many viewers, as well as artists, of their time were unable to comprehend. Both pieces are so visually stimulating, and detail oriented. They draw the viewer to the piece without flaw, and allow for a very pleasant representation of the artistic era they embody. Both…

Tiberius himself was responsible for their installation. While the date and origins of the Sperlonga sculptures are debated, they exemplify the style of late Hellenistic baroque. This point will be argued by comparing the Sperlonga sculptural groups to The Dying Gaul which is a commonly accepted example of late Hellenistic baroque. It is…

The talents depicted by such magnificent Baroque artists such as Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and the female painter Artemisia Gentileschi as well as many others have given artists through the ages to both inspiration and encouragement to pursue their own work. Baroque Aesthetic Principles Describing a period of time between 1590 and 1720, the Baroque period is seen as a period of opulence and extravagance as well as for the religious reflections in the art. Baroque is classified usually by location…

Lexie Genthner The term Baroque meaning irregular pearl or stone derived from the Portuguese it is described as a fairly complex idiom which began in Rome and progressed during the 1590’s through 1700 it embraced sculpture, painting, as well as architecture. The style is profoundly tied to the religious and political context during this century after the protestant reformation the catholic church began its own counter reformation to ameliorate its power and attract more followers to the faith.…

There are many similar works of arts even those that are created in a different time period. This is no exception for the two religious paintings: Christ of St John of the Cross by Salvador Dalí, 1951. Oil on canvas, 205 cm × 116 cm (80.7 × 45.67") Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, Scotland and Christ on the Cross by Diego Velazquez, 1631. Oil on canvas, 100 x 57 cm. Museo del Pardo. Madrid, Spain. Though similar in nature the two pieces have many different aspects and elements that…

Church decoration started to become very competitive. New church was not constructed just in style but rather decoration was added to the already impressive baroque. Churrigueresque art style saw the creation of fabulous altarpieces that were carved and gilded. During this period the use of estipite column was featured in sculpting. That was brought from Seville by Jeronimo de Balbas, both in interiors and on…

15.5 Poussin, Rembrandt, and Neoclassicism 1. Poussin. Nicolas Poussin (Born June 1594, died November 1665), was a leading painter who utilized French Baroque style, even though he lived in Rome, where Baroque style was not very popular among its citizens. During his lifetime, he worked in Rome and used his art to influence and spread the Baroque styles. He did this by conveying a lot of emotion and drama in his works. Poussin’s work can also be characterized by its clarity, logic, and order,…