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The Baroque

The Baroque period, spanning from 1600 to 1750, saw a flourishing of art and architecture across Europe. This style, originating in Rome, was characterized by grandeur, movement, and a focus on religious themes. The Baroque was championed by Roman Catholic officials to promote religion in the arts. Artists like Peter Paul Rubens, Caravaggio, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini created masterpieces that showcased dramatic scenes and intricate details. The architecture of the Baroque era emphasized domes, colonnades, and grandeur, symbolizing the power of the Church and state. Music also thrived during this period with the birth of opera. Notable composers like Claudio Monteverdi and Johann Sebastian Bach left a lasting impact on music history. Explore the rich artistic legacy of the Baroque era that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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The Baroque

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  1. The Baroque 1600-1750

  2. 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)

  3. 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:

  4. “Adoration” Peter Paul Rubens

  5. Michelangelo Caravaggio “The Calling of St. Matthew”

  6. Sculptures • Tended to show movement • Included water fountains • Multiple viewing angles

  7. “Prometheus” Nicholas Sebastien Adam

  8. “David” Gian Lorenzo Bernini

  9. Architecture • Had a good deal of domes and colonnades • Supposed to represent the triumph of the Church and state • Ludwigsburg Palace

  10. The Dome St. Peters Basilica

  11. Music • Opera was born during the Baroque • Lasted from about 1600-1750 • Came before the Classical era

  12. Claudio Monteverdi 1567-1643 Opera

  13. Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750

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