1. The Baroque
In the 17th
Century

2. Descendant of the renaissance
art of the Counter Reformation
ouncil of Trent, 1545-63, sought to reform Catholic
church and renew its appeal
ubject of Baroque art was highly religious, less

3. An Artistic style
Baroque art is evidence by
the following:
Exaggerated motion
Drama
Tension
Exuberance
Strong gestures
 Heightened emotions
 Massiveness
 Robust ornamentation

4. Modern Meaning
o say something is “baroque” nowadays means almost excessive
ornamentation, or so elaborately designed as to be difficult to
understand.

5. Key Players
usic: Bach, Handel, Verdi
rt: Caravaggio, Bernini, Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt

6. Birth of Modern Theater
odern forms of theater emerge
hakespeare straddles Renaissance and Baroque periods
pera emerges as the quintessential Baroque form of theater
• High expressivity in performance, music and stage design

7. Birth of Modern Theater
odern forms of theater emerge
hakespeare straddles Renaissance and Baroque periods
pera emerges as the quintessential Baroque form of theater
• High expressivity in performance, music and stage design