Baroque painting

Author: Shandong Fine Arts Publishing House
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: This volume of the art album introduces the state of Western painting art in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was a culturally rich and complex era, and from a cultural perspective, we can summarize this period with the term "Baroque." Additionally, the term "Baroque" should have a broader meaning—it is used to define an era rather than referring to the style of certain artists or schools. As an art that expresses extreme emotions, Baroque often draws inspiration from stage art, seeking unexpected and astonishing artistic effects, more than ever before, hoping to penetrate deep into the human soul. Like Shakespeare's tragedies, in Baroque paintings, luxurious costumes and indifferent historical figures transform into modern, restless images that reveal human emotions, fears, and sorrows.