Baroque

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B aroque
Anastasiya Anoshyna
Student number: 22305652

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Baroque Art: Where It
Began and How It Spread
A Bold New Style
It Traveled the World
Baroque art began in Rome, Italy, in the
early 1600s. It was a powerful new
Baroque art quickly spread across the
style. It was different from the calm art
globe. Explorers, trade, and religious
of the past, like the Renaissance.
missions helped it travel. It reached
Baroque art wanted to stir up strong
Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
emotions. It used rich, lively art to
This style became a way to show power
connect with people's hearts and
and faith in many different countries.
minds.

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Baroque Art: Full of Drama and Feeling
Big Visuals
Strong Feelings
Uses Light and Shadow
Baroque art uses lots of movement, strong
People in these paintings look like they are
differences in light and dark, and rich
caught in the middle of an action. Their
Artists used tricks with light and shadow
colors. This makes art that really grabs
faces and hand signs show strong
(like chiaroscuro and tenebrism). This
your eye and stands out.
feelings, telling powerful stories to those
made paintings look very deep, like a
who watch.
stage. It made people feel things strongly,
in their hearts and minds.

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Baroque Art and the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church used Baroque art after the Protestant Reformation. It was a strong way to teach people about faith and show the church's power.
Art That Tells Stories
Paintings and art in churches told Bible stories.
They made these stories clear and easy for
Big Churches
everyone to understand.
Church buildings were made to amaze people.
Beautiful sights and dramatic lighting helped
people feel closer to God.
Famous Artists
Great artists like Caravaggio and Bernini made
art that pulled people in. It mixed religious
feelings with exciting sights and sounds.

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Baroque Art: Kings and Power
Powerful kings like Louis XIV used Baroque's grand style. They wanted to show they were
chosen by God and had great power. Every part of the art showed they were in charge.
Grand Buildings
Art Shows Power
The Palace of Versailles is a great
Paintings and statues showed kings as
example. It showed how big, fancy, and
strong and important. This told
dramatic Baroque art could be. This
everyone, rich and poor, that the king
was a way for kings to show their
was in control.
power.
God's Will
Baroque art made people believe that kings ruled because God wanted them to. This
made it hard for people to go against the king.

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Baroque Buildings: Full of Life and Movement
St. Peter's Basilica
Church of the Gesù
Old Summer Palace
This famous church in Rome has a huge dome.
This church showed new ways to decorate
Here, Baroque style mixed with Asian designs.
Its big columns show the power and holy feeling
inside. It had very tall ceilings, bright lights, and
This created a special blend of European and
of Baroque style.
many decorations. It felt like a play.
Eastern building ideas.
New Ideas in Design: Baroque builders broke old rules. They used curved lines instead of straight ones. Twisted columns made buildings feel alive. Big
domes created grand spaces that amazed people.

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Baroque Art Around the
World: How It Adapted
In Asia
In the Americas
A Global Style
mixed Baroque ideas
Spanish and
Baroque art became a
with Chinese art styles.
Portuguese people
way to show power,
They made amazing
brought Baroque art to
religion, and share
buildings that showed
places like Mexico and
cultures all over the
styles from both places.
Peru. There, it mixed
world. It spread to many
with local art styles and
different countries and
materials.
cultures.
European architects

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Main Artis ts of B aroque
Gian L orenzo B ernini
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He was a great sculptor and architect. His work, like *Ecstasy of Saint
Teresa*, shows strong feelings and drama, which is key to Baroque art. He
helped design many important buildings in Rome.
Caravaggio
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Caravaggio was a new kind of painter. He used strong dark and light colors
(*chiaroscuro*) to make his art look very real and dramatic. This changed
how people saw religious paintings.
Annibale Carracci
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Annibale Carracci mixed old styles from the Renaissance with the new,
strong feelings of Baroque art. He linked these two art periods and taught
many future artists.

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Fun Facts About B aroque Art
Origin of "B aroque"
R eal Models for Religious Art
Most Expensive Painting
means "irregular pearl," originally used to
Baroque artists often used real models, including
The most expensive Baroque painting ever sold
describe something misshapen or extravagant.
common people, for their religious paintings,
was by Caravaggio, highlighting his lasting
making the divine feel more human and relatable.
influence and high demand in the art market.
The word "Baroque" comes from Portuguese and
Light as Drama
S ecret Mes s ages Hidden in Art
Baroque artists used special lighting techniques and even hidden windows to
Some Baroque artists embedded subtle or secret messages within their works,
create dramatic light effects that made their paintings look magical and alive.
inviting viewers to look closer and uncover deeper meanings.

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Baroque's Lasting Impact
Baroque art and culture mixed strong feelings, grand shows, and power. It was a visual
style that shaped Western society. It also helped share ideas around the world for
hundreds of years.
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New Ways to See
Baroque changed how art showed power, belief, and human life. It did this by using
strong feelings and exciting visuals.
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Still Important Today
Its grand style and strong emotions still inspire artists, builders, and creators all over
the world.
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Art Can Change Things
Baroque shows us that art can touch people, change minds, and truly reshape
society for many years.

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