Baroque

of the Baroque period of art. Which had characteristics of heavy symbolism, deep and rich colors, and an attention to detail. The painting Saint Cecilia contains lighter shades than what is normal for the baroque period. Instead of rich and deep colors they are light a delicate. Though there is heaviness in the darkness of the background being darker than Saint Cecilia. The colors that make up Saint Cecilia’s dress is red, blue, and white. Blue and red are prominent colors of the Baroque…

The Baroque artistic style came to fruition in the 15th and 16th centuries, and had a dominant presence in Europe. However, it did not surface in European countries in the same manner, and Baroque artists were not necessarily working with the same types of subjects or themes. That being said, overall, it was a movement focused on motion, and did its best to portray details and ideas that could be easily interpreted. Furthermore, while not every artist utilized religious themes, most were…

The Baroque period was a magnificent era. Filled with new ideas and simply extravagant art. From the alluring paintings drawing you into their beauty to the sculptures that appear as real people. The Baroque period was sincerely a grandiose time. A honorable representation of this time would be Bernini’s David and Pozzo’s Apotheosis of Saint Ignatius. These two works of art are similar in only trivial ways such as they both have a religious background. Bernini’s David is the representation of…

Renaissance buildings. In the Baroque period, the outside of the churches featured more spectacular facades, sculptures and other embellishments. The Pazzi chapel was very simplistic on the outside compared to the Church of the Gesù. The façade of the church is considered the first truly baroque façade with its large spirals or…

With religion and personal emotion being expressed, Rembrandt’s The Three Trees has more to offer than a simple Dutch landscape. The three trees are the main attraction of this piece and convey a religious message inspired by Rembrandt’s environment. Rembrandt relies on a unique method of creating dramatic lighting to subtly express his feelings and direct the viewer’s eye within the piece. What is most interesting about this etching is how humans are used in this piece, the human figures in the…

depicting depth and manipulating light is a loose yet proper use of chiaroscuro. This difference in their approach is something that is very obvious when looking at each artist’s background and considering his school of art. For Claude, coming from the baroque era in France, it was common and accepted, even encouraged, to use bright and vivid colors and precise details to amplify motion and depict deep and grand ideas. In contrast, Dong Qichang comes from an artistic background that seeks to…

of section or final chord. Pachelbel Canon in D Major, full Title-Canon and Gigue in D for three violins and Basso Continuo, was created by the German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel. It is the most famous composition in canon music. Canon refers to the song’s structure and Gigue is a baroque dance. Canon in D major, created in 1680, is the baroque chamber music. It has been adapted for many different versions for different musical instruments. Today we may have heard Canon in D major in lots…

No Expression Vs Outwardly Expressed When you hear the words Baroque and Neoclassical, what comes to mind? If you thought of the words flamboyant vs. simplicity, then you are well on your way to understanding the two styles of art that will be discussed in this paper. Baroque style was known for the realness and emotional ties that go with every painting or sculpture that is made with that style. Meanwhile, Neoclassical style is more on historical viewpoint with a decorative way. The painting,…

Baroque, “derived from the Portuguese word barroco, meaning oddly shaped pearl,” was a period beginning at about 1600 and ending at approximately 1750. The Baroque was a reformation of both the art and architectural worlds, being that the focus turned to a more exaggerated, clear, and easily interpreted view of artistic pieces. The Baroque started in Rome around 1600 and before it ended, it had spread all across the European continent. The style that the Baroque brought to Europe was…

Alex Ingles ART 276: Baroque & Rococo Reading Response 4 2/16/2016 Gian Lorenzo Bernini was probably one of the greatest artists of the Baroque Era. His sculptures and other architectural projects show us he was capable of using different subjects and forms of media to bring his works to life. Warwick’s article discusses the theatrical approach he took in his sculptures and other works of art. His objective was to set a stage and engage the spectators viewing the art as if they were in a…