boroque art movement brief
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Period 1600 – 1750
Baroque Art emerged in Europe around 1600, as an reaction against the intricate and formulaic Mannerist style which dominated the Late Renaissance
Embracing a broad range of styles, it incorporated emotion, dynamism and dramaSpecifically in paintings – New methods of depicting light and tone
The popularity and success of the Baroque style was encouraged by the Catholic Church strengthening the image of Roman Catholism
Caravaggio
The incredulity of Thomas1601-1602
Saint Jerome 1605-06
Baroque Art
Less complex More realisticEmotionally affecting than Mannerism
Judith Slaying Holofernes1614-1620
Girl with a Pearl Earring1665
Johannes Vermeer
Artemisia Gentileschi
Condensed Idea
LifeLight and dramatic effectsInspiring emotions
Representative Artists
CaravaggioAnnibale CarracciGianlorenzo BerniniRubensRembrandtNicolas PoussinVelázquezVermeer