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The baroque art comes in various
forms. You can see it in the form of
sculptures, paintings, music and
architecture. This style is very popular
in Europe. It was originated from Italy
and spread to other parts of Europe in
1600s.
Baroque Art
The Start Of Baroque Art
The Catholic Church started the
baroque art. They wanted to
decorate the church with dramatic
and emotional religious painting. It
should be in full of movement.
Therefore, the style was widely
accepted and spread around the
Europe.
The Painting
Some of the common paintings
which depicted the baroque art
included the crowds covered in fear,
angel flew, and saint rose to heaven
or even the depiction of the fighting
people.
Baroque Painting illustrated key
elements of Catholic dogma, either
directly in Biblical works or indirectly
in imaginary or symbolic work.
5 Interesting Facts
1. The word “baroque” used to be a
negative term.
2. Baroque art was made for religious
propaganda.
3. Catholic Baroque works were usually
large.
4. Artists created innovations to make
their works more realistic and emotive.
5. The Baroque style became a symbol
of wealth and power.
Renaissance vs Baroque
- Linear
- Clearly define planes
- Symmetrical
- Each portion clearly
defined & separated
- Realistic &
emotional, but less
intense.
- Usually singular in
thought or emotion
- Less dramatic use of
color
- Asymmetrical
- Focus of the work:
Overall effect of all
parts
- Direct, obvious,
dramatic
- Realistic and
emotionally intense
- Multiple emotions
may be present
- Dramatic use of color
Baroque painting manifestations are
drama, deep colors, dramatic light,
sharp shadows, and dark
backgrounds. Renaissance art
aimed to highlight calmness and
rationality, while Baroque artists
emphasized stark contrasts,
passion, and tension, often
choosing to depict the moment
preceding an event instead of its
occurrence.
The Rich Materials
The rich materials will be used
to create the baroque sculptures.
You can find them created from gold,
bronze, and colorful marble
Baroque Sculpture, typically
larger than life size.
The example of Baroque Art
Saint Ignatius is depicted at the
center of the heaven, while other saint
figures are floating up to the heaven.
This painting is very impressive for it
gives the illusion of the ceiling rising to
the top of the sky.
The example of Baroque Art
Mannerism
Mannerism is used to call the
period between the Renaissance and
Baroque eras. If you want to call the late
era of the Baroque period, you can call it
is Rococo period.
(derived from the Italian word
'maniera' meaning style or stylishness)
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
The Conversion on the Way to
Damascus, by Caravaggio
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
Caravaggio was a master at using
shadow and light to heighten the drama and
meaning of his paintings. Here God’s light has
knocked Saul off his horse, and his arms are
stretched out in a funnel shape to accept the
light. Meanwhile the man and the horse, who
symbolize the ordinary earthly world and are
not privy to the full experience, are deep in
shadow.
Michelangelo Merisi or Amerighi da
Caravaggio
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa, by
Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa, by
Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini
A common theme for Baroque artists
was the miraculous moment where the divine
met the earthly, the sacred intruded upon the
profane. St. Teresa was a mystic nun who
recorded an experience in which an angel
came down and pierced her innards with the
flaming arrow of divine love. The pain was
great yet sweet and brought her into ecstasy
with God.
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
The Four Continents, by Peter Paul
Rubens
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
The Four Continents, by Peter Paul
Rubens
Peter Paul Rubens was a leading
Counter-Reformation painter and brought the
energy, sensuality, and drama of Baroque art
not only to religious works but also to historical
and mythological themes (and sometimes a
combination of all three).
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
The Four Continents, by Peter Paul
Rubens
In The Four Continents you can see
the Baroque characteristics of vivid color,
physicality, and overlapping figures.
Symbolizing the spread of the Catholic
Church all around the world, the depiction of
the four continents as women was a
common theme in Counter-Reformation art,
especially in Jesuit churches.
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
Descent from the Cross, by
Rembrandt
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
Descent from the Cross, by
Rembrandt
Rembrandt is perhaps best
remembered for his portraits, he was also a
master Baroque painter of landscapes and
religious themes. In all his paintings and
etchings he strove for “the greatest and most
natural movement.”
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
Descent from the Cross, by
Rembrandt
In his Descent from the Cross, we once
again see the Baroque signature of an
emotional scene heightened by the dramatic
use of light and shadow. The light shines on
Christ’s body, the faithful women who stood
by him, and the shroud in which he will return
to life.
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
Las Meninas by, Diego Velasquez
FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS
AND ARTISTS
Las Meninas by, Diego Velasquez
In English, it means The Maids of Honor
(The Girl in Waiting). The painting was the
portrait of Princess Margarita from Spain.
In Las Meninas, you can find the
depiction of the young princess awaited by the
maids. In the mirror posing, you can find the
king and queen. You can also see a staff want
to go upstairs.
Things to Look for in Baroque Art:
•Images are direct, obvious, and
dramatic.
•Tries to draw the viewer in to participate
in the scene.
•Depictions feel physically and
psychologically real. Emotionally intense.
•Extravagant settings and ornamentation.
•Dramatic use of color.
•Dramatic contrasts between light and
dark, light and shadow.
Things to Look for in Baroque Art:
•Common themes: grandiose visions,
ecstasies, and conversions, martyrdom
and death, intense light, intense
psychological moments.

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Baroque-Art-Second-Quarter-Grade-Nine-HighSchool

  • 1.
  • 2. The baroque art comes in various forms. You can see it in the form of sculptures, paintings, music and architecture. This style is very popular in Europe. It was originated from Italy and spread to other parts of Europe in 1600s. Baroque Art
  • 3. The Start Of Baroque Art The Catholic Church started the baroque art. They wanted to decorate the church with dramatic and emotional religious painting. It should be in full of movement. Therefore, the style was widely accepted and spread around the Europe.
  • 4. The Painting Some of the common paintings which depicted the baroque art included the crowds covered in fear, angel flew, and saint rose to heaven or even the depiction of the fighting people.
  • 5. Baroque Painting illustrated key elements of Catholic dogma, either directly in Biblical works or indirectly in imaginary or symbolic work.
  • 6. 5 Interesting Facts 1. The word “baroque” used to be a negative term. 2. Baroque art was made for religious propaganda. 3. Catholic Baroque works were usually large. 4. Artists created innovations to make their works more realistic and emotive. 5. The Baroque style became a symbol of wealth and power.
  • 7. Renaissance vs Baroque - Linear - Clearly define planes - Symmetrical - Each portion clearly defined & separated - Realistic & emotional, but less intense. - Usually singular in thought or emotion - Less dramatic use of color - Asymmetrical - Focus of the work: Overall effect of all parts - Direct, obvious, dramatic - Realistic and emotionally intense - Multiple emotions may be present - Dramatic use of color
  • 8. Baroque painting manifestations are drama, deep colors, dramatic light, sharp shadows, and dark backgrounds. Renaissance art aimed to highlight calmness and rationality, while Baroque artists emphasized stark contrasts, passion, and tension, often choosing to depict the moment preceding an event instead of its occurrence.
  • 9.
  • 10. The Rich Materials The rich materials will be used to create the baroque sculptures. You can find them created from gold, bronze, and colorful marble Baroque Sculpture, typically larger than life size.
  • 11. The example of Baroque Art Saint Ignatius is depicted at the center of the heaven, while other saint figures are floating up to the heaven. This painting is very impressive for it gives the illusion of the ceiling rising to the top of the sky.
  • 12. The example of Baroque Art
  • 13. Mannerism Mannerism is used to call the period between the Renaissance and Baroque eras. If you want to call the late era of the Baroque period, you can call it is Rococo period. (derived from the Italian word 'maniera' meaning style or stylishness)
  • 14. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS The Conversion on the Way to Damascus, by Caravaggio
  • 15. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS Caravaggio was a master at using shadow and light to heighten the drama and meaning of his paintings. Here God’s light has knocked Saul off his horse, and his arms are stretched out in a funnel shape to accept the light. Meanwhile the man and the horse, who symbolize the ordinary earthly world and are not privy to the full experience, are deep in shadow. Michelangelo Merisi or Amerighi da Caravaggio
  • 16. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS The Ecstasy of St. Teresa, by Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini
  • 17. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS The Ecstasy of St. Teresa, by Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini A common theme for Baroque artists was the miraculous moment where the divine met the earthly, the sacred intruded upon the profane. St. Teresa was a mystic nun who recorded an experience in which an angel came down and pierced her innards with the flaming arrow of divine love. The pain was great yet sweet and brought her into ecstasy with God.
  • 18. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS The Four Continents, by Peter Paul Rubens
  • 19. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS The Four Continents, by Peter Paul Rubens Peter Paul Rubens was a leading Counter-Reformation painter and brought the energy, sensuality, and drama of Baroque art not only to religious works but also to historical and mythological themes (and sometimes a combination of all three).
  • 20. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS The Four Continents, by Peter Paul Rubens In The Four Continents you can see the Baroque characteristics of vivid color, physicality, and overlapping figures. Symbolizing the spread of the Catholic Church all around the world, the depiction of the four continents as women was a common theme in Counter-Reformation art, especially in Jesuit churches.
  • 21. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS Descent from the Cross, by Rembrandt
  • 22. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS Descent from the Cross, by Rembrandt Rembrandt is perhaps best remembered for his portraits, he was also a master Baroque painter of landscapes and religious themes. In all his paintings and etchings he strove for “the greatest and most natural movement.”
  • 23. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS Descent from the Cross, by Rembrandt In his Descent from the Cross, we once again see the Baroque signature of an emotional scene heightened by the dramatic use of light and shadow. The light shines on Christ’s body, the faithful women who stood by him, and the shroud in which he will return to life.
  • 24. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS Las Meninas by, Diego Velasquez
  • 25. FAMOUS BAROQUE ARTWORKS AND ARTISTS Las Meninas by, Diego Velasquez In English, it means The Maids of Honor (The Girl in Waiting). The painting was the portrait of Princess Margarita from Spain. In Las Meninas, you can find the depiction of the young princess awaited by the maids. In the mirror posing, you can find the king and queen. You can also see a staff want to go upstairs.
  • 26. Things to Look for in Baroque Art: •Images are direct, obvious, and dramatic. •Tries to draw the viewer in to participate in the scene. •Depictions feel physically and psychologically real. Emotionally intense. •Extravagant settings and ornamentation. •Dramatic use of color. •Dramatic contrasts between light and dark, light and shadow.
  • 27. Things to Look for in Baroque Art: •Common themes: grandiose visions, ecstasies, and conversions, martyrdom and death, intense light, intense psychological moments.