1. Late 16th – Early 18th Century
The Baroque Period
Late 16th – Early 18th Century

2. Elements and Themes Encouraged by the Roman Catholic Church
Art communicated emotional religious themes
Adopted by the nobility to impress society and advertise their power and influence

3. Mediums Painting – Use of rich, deep colors with one source of light.
Sculpture – Captured the energy and emotion of society. Subjects usually shown “spiraling”. Used lighting and water fountains to add to the emotion.
Architecture- Big and bold – use of the colonnade and dome.

11. Rococo 18th century France
From the French word – rocaille (stone/shell garden) and the word baroque
Reaction to the Baroque, encouraged by King Louise XV
Focused on art and interior decoration – the entire room as a piece of art.
Use of: natural leafy, shell like textures and curves. Soft and pale colors – pastels.
Paintings were delicate and soft in form. Use of myths, cherubs who were often portrayed as impure and playful.