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'''Baroque''' was an seventeenth century art movement that originated in [[Italy]]. The Baroque was stylistically complex, even contradictory. At this era Caravaggio’s dramatic intensity was appreciated, but his realism was seen by some as unacceptably vulgar. The Baroque painters focused on representing scenes of heroes, mythology and [[Catholic]] themes. [http://www.conservapedia.com/Image:Rembrandt_Self_Portrait.jpg Portraiture] was also an important subject among Baroque painters. | '''Baroque''' was an seventeenth century art movement that originated in [[Italy]]. The Baroque was stylistically complex, even contradictory. At this era Caravaggio’s dramatic intensity was appreciated, but his realism was seen by some as unacceptably vulgar. The Baroque painters focused on representing scenes of heroes, mythology and [[Catholic]] themes. [http://www.conservapedia.com/Image:Rembrandt_Self_Portrait.jpg Portraiture] was also an important subject among Baroque painters. | ||
| − | Main Baroque painters were: [[Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio]], The [[Annibale Carracci|Carracci]] Family (Agostino, Annibale and their cousin Ludovico), [[Peter Paul Rubens]], [[Rembrandt|Rembrandt van Rijn]], [[Jan Vermeer]], [[José de Ribera]], [[Francisco de Zurbarán]], [[Diego Velazquez|Diego Velázquez]], [[Bartolomé Esteban Murillo]], | + | Main Baroque painters were: [[Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio]], The [[Annibale Carracci|Carracci]] Family (Agostino, Annibale and their cousin Ludovico), [[Peter Paul Rubens]], [[Rembrandt|Rembrandt van Rijn]], [[Carlino Dolci]], [[Jan Vermeer]], [[José de Ribera]], [[Francisco de Zurbarán]], [[Diego Velazquez|Diego Velázquez]], [[Bartolomé Esteban Murillo]], Josefa de Óbidos and [[Frans Hals]]. These painters used exaggerated motion, space, detail and chiaroscuro. This style shows also solidity and grandeur. |
The Baroque period is also known for a great expansion in classical music. Baroque composers include [[George Frideric Handel]], [[Antonio Vivaldi]], and [[Johann Sebastian Bach]]. The period is characterized by tiered [[dynamics]] and the introduction of the Italian form (for the [[concerto]]) and the [[Sonata]] form (as a widely adopted musical organizational structure). | The Baroque period is also known for a great expansion in classical music. Baroque composers include [[George Frideric Handel]], [[Antonio Vivaldi]], and [[Johann Sebastian Bach]]. The period is characterized by tiered [[dynamics]] and the introduction of the Italian form (for the [[concerto]]) and the [[Sonata]] form (as a widely adopted musical organizational structure). | ||
| − | In literature, the Spanish baroque writers, as Quevedo, [[Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra|Miguel de Cervantes]], [[Lope de Vega]], | + | In literature, the Spanish baroque writers, as Quevedo, [[Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra|Miguel de Cervantes]], [[Lope de Vega]], Luis de Góngora and [[Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz]], are framed in the Spanish Golden Age. In German literature "Simplicius Simplicissimus" by Hans Jakob Christoffel, is the most famous novel of the Baroque period. English literature is represented by [[William Shakespeare]], John Fletcher, Francis Beaumont, [[John Donne]] and [[John Milton]]. |
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| + | The English word "baroque" comes from the French term "barroque", which means "irregularly shaped." Accordingly, "baroque" in everyday usage means something that is elaborate, extravagant, flamboyant, ornate, or even grotesque in style. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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*[[Flemish School of Painting]] | *[[Flemish School of Painting]] | ||
*[[Mexican Painting]] | *[[Mexican Painting]] | ||
| + | *[[Painting of the Dutch Century]] | ||
| + | *[[Golden Age of Spanish Painting]] | ||
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| + | For the musical period, see [[Baroque period (music)]]. | ||
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| + | File:Still Life with Fruits and Flowers by Isaac Soreau ca 1638.jpg|Still Life with Fruits and Flowers by [[Isaak Soreau]]. | ||
| + | File:Gerrit van Honthorst The Matchmaker 1625 De koppelaarster.jpg|Gerrit van Honthorst, The Matchmaker. | ||
| + | File:Willem Kalf Still life ca 1660.jpg|Willem Kalf, [[Still life]]. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | [[Image:José de Ribera.jpg| | + | [[Image:José de Ribera.jpg|thumb|"The Club-Foot" by José de Ribera.]] |
*[http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/glo/baroque/ Baroque] The WebMuseum, Paris. | *[http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/glo/baroque/ Baroque] The WebMuseum, Paris. | ||
*[http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHbaroque.html Baroque] Art History, Sweet Briar College. | *[http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHbaroque.html Baroque] Art History, Sweet Briar College. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:03, May 20, 2017
Baroque was an seventeenth century art movement that originated in Italy. The Baroque was stylistically complex, even contradictory. At this era Caravaggio’s dramatic intensity was appreciated, but his realism was seen by some as unacceptably vulgar. The Baroque painters focused on representing scenes of heroes, mythology and Catholic themes. Portraiture was also an important subject among Baroque painters.
Main Baroque painters were: Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, The Carracci Family (Agostino, Annibale and their cousin Ludovico), Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt van Rijn, Carlino Dolci, Jan Vermeer, José de Ribera, Francisco de Zurbarán, Diego Velázquez, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Josefa de Óbidos and Frans Hals. These painters used exaggerated motion, space, detail and chiaroscuro. This style shows also solidity and grandeur.
The Baroque period is also known for a great expansion in classical music. Baroque composers include George Frideric Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, and Johann Sebastian Bach. The period is characterized by tiered dynamics and the introduction of the Italian form (for the concerto) and the Sonata form (as a widely adopted musical organizational structure).
In literature, the Spanish baroque writers, as Quevedo, Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Luis de Góngora and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, are framed in the Spanish Golden Age. In German literature "Simplicius Simplicissimus" by Hans Jakob Christoffel, is the most famous novel of the Baroque period. English literature is represented by William Shakespeare, John Fletcher, Francis Beaumont, John Donne and John Milton.
Etymology
The English word "baroque" comes from the French term "barroque", which means "irregularly shaped." Accordingly, "baroque" in everyday usage means something that is elaborate, extravagant, flamboyant, ornate, or even grotesque in style.
See also
- Painting Schools
- Flemish School of Painting
- Mexican Painting
- Painting of the Dutch Century
- Golden Age of Spanish Painting
For the musical period, see Baroque period (music).
Still Life with Fruits and Flowers by Isaak Soreau.
Gerrit van Honthorst, The Matchmaker.
Willem Kalf, Still life.
External links
- Baroque The WebMuseum, Paris.
- Baroque Art History, Sweet Briar College.
- Baroque in Literature
