Baroque
Summary
Baroque art was supported and encouraged by the Catholic Church. At the start of the 17th century, Baroque art spread from Rome to assorted countries, and continued to evolve when artists started using the style in their own work.
While many paintings were concerned with Religion, it wasn’t the only subject the style of art featured; the Baroque style has been seen in other subject’s as well.
Successful as it was, Baroque Art was replaced by the more stylish and complex Rococo style.
History
Baroque art developed in Italy’s capital Rome, during the late 16th century and was a response to the Mannerist style which conquered the Late Renaissance.
Artists
The time of Baroque is one of the great periods of art history, with artists such as Caravaggio, Carracci, and Bernini, contributing and developing this style of art. Others artists in the time of Baroque are Rubens, Rembrandt, and Velázquez
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Artist: Caravaggio Painting: The Cardsharps |
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Artist: Rubens Painting: Christ on the Christ |
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Artist: Bernini Painting: Self Portrait as a Mature Man |