The Baroque 1600-1750
What was the Baroque? The Baroque began in Rome around 1600 It was a style that could be found in sculpture, painting, literature and painting The Baroque was encouraged by Roman Catholic officials that wanted to promote religion in the arts (Counter-Reformation)
Art Art was supposed to speak to the illiterate, not the well-educated Patrons were most popular in Rome Some famous artists from this time include the following:
“Adoration” Peter Paul Rubens
Michelangelo Caravaggio “The Calling of St. Matthew”
Sculptures Tended to show movement Included water fountains Multiple viewing angles
“Prometheus” Nicholas Sebastien Adam
“David” Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Architecture Had a good deal of domes and colonnades Supposed to represent the triumph of the Church and state Ludwigsburg Palace
The Dome St. Peters Basilica
Music Opera was born during the Baroque Lasted from about 1600-1750 Came before the Classical era
Claudio Monteverdi 1567-1643 Opera
Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750