Baroque Art Movement

Madhura Phadke

Period 1600 – 1750

Baroque Art emerged in Europe around 1600, as an reaction against the intricate and formulaic Mannerist style which dominated the Late Renaissance

Embracing a broad range of styles, it incorporated emotion, dynamism and dramaSpecifically in paintings – New methods of depicting light and tone

The popularity and success of the Baroque style was encouraged by the Catholic Church strengthening the image of Roman Catholism

Caravaggio

The incredulity of Thomas1601-1602

Saint Jerome 1605-06

Baroque Art

Less complex More realisticEmotionally affecting than Mannerism

The Anatomy session of Dr.Nicolaes Tulp 1632

Rembrandt

Judith Slaying Holofernes1614-1620

Girl with a Pearl Earring1665

Johannes Vermeer

Artemisia Gentileschi

Condensed Idea

LifeLight and dramatic effectsInspiring emotions

Representative Artists

CaravaggioAnnibale CarracciGianlorenzo BerniniRubensRembrandtNicolas PoussinVelázquezVermeer

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In the 18th century, Baroque Art was replaced by the more elegant and elaborate Rococo style