I Love Baroque Art

The Era that Froze Time

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  Baroque Sculptures capture a moment in time through the use of lines. Baroque, which is likely derived from the Portuguese word barroco, meaning imperfectly shaped pearl, incorporates diagonal and curved lines to create the sense of energy. While this sculpture is static, the curvature of his body, the furrowed brows, and bit lip all cause viewers to feel the power that is ready to be released.

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  Baroque Paintings evoke an emotional state from viewers by the use of tenebrism, the stark contrast of the dark background and bright foreground. This technique highlihts the main figures showcasing the strong emotions during this gruesome act. Viewers are drawn into this moment with them, instead of remaining mere spectators.

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  Baroque Music utilizes instruments to transport listeners to a different place and season. In Vivaldi's concerto, Four Seasons: Winter, listeners are transported from their seats out into the chilly season as the strikes against the string instruments illustrate sharp gusts of wind.
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