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Article on Baroque Period Art

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Article on Baroque Period Art

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BAROQUE ART1Baroque ArtBaroque period is a style of art which used elaborated motion and interpreted the various details in order to generate drama, sculpture grandeur, architecture, music, etc. The artistic style came into existence in 1600 in Italy and Rome, and later it spread to Europe. The popularity of Baroque art was encouraged by Catholic Church. The art came into existence to communicate various themes of the religion with the emotional and direct involvement in order to respond to the Protestant Reformation. The architecture and the art of Baroque were very impressing for the visitors as the palaces were built around the court's entrance ("Artble", 2016). Gian Lorenzo Bernini was the master in architect and sculptor in the 17th century. He was the expounder of spiritual exercises of Ignatius Loyola. Bernini had various accomplishments, and one of them was The Ecstasy of St. Teresa. Bernini had a strong faith in Catholic and was close to the members who belonged to the Jesus society. Caravaggio was one of the most famous Italian artists during the time of late 16th and the early 17th century. He became popular for the dreadful and disturbing realism of his work of religion. He also painted the story of Bible and one of his famous sculpture was Crucifixion of St. Peter. The role of Catholic Church was very precious during the period of Baroque as the church depicted the sacrifice of the Jesus and there were various devotional exercises in order to create awareness among people, and they learned how to open their sole while worshipping. They used to read Bible in the Catholic Church. The church was very mesmerizing as it included unique furnishings, utensils, and functions. The bronze was used for the railings, silver was used for the objects of ceremonial, the textiles were embroidered,etc. People used to feel light and peaceful after visiting the Catholic Church ("Totally History – Facts About Famous Events & Records of the Past," 2016).
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