Day 86 of 365
March 27
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Art & Culture Baroque Art and Emotion
Baroque art (1600-1750) emphasized drama, emotion, and grandeur, often serving Catholic Counter-Reformation propaganda. Artists like Caravaggio used dramatic lighting (chiaroscuro) and realistic details to create intense emotional impact. Baroque architecture features elaborate ornamentation and optical illusions. This period's emphasis on emotional engagement and theatrical presentation contrasts sharply with earlier Renaissance rationalism and balance.
💡 Did you know?
The word 'baroque' possibly derives from 'barroco,' Portuguese for an irregular pearl, originally a criticism of the style's perceived excess!
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