The Baroque Era – 17th Century

• • Derived from barroco — Portuguese for irregularly shaped pearl
  • Originally a negative term
  • Drama and theatricality in all the arts
  • Elements of classical antiquities utilized, but without classical ideals of restraint
  • Emotional involvement of the viewer or listener
  • Defined by the Counter-Reformation, patronage of royalty and growing merchant class
  • Baroque style    optional

Required Video – How to Recognize Baroque Art – Smarthistory