What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?

Friday, February 8, 2019
Figure-01- One of Baroque style of art, painted by Caravaggio, credit to WUBR

Baroque style started in around 1600 in Rome, Italy, then spread to Europe continent. 

The style was initiated by the Catholic Church to respond to the Protestant reformation, where the style had to be:
- more forceful
- more emotional
- a greater realism.

Then, Baroque style influenced artists in painting, sculpture and architecture a cross Europe.

Art Encyclopedia (2016) listed prominent artists of Baroque style, some of painting artists are:
- Diego Velazquez
- Rembrandt
- Caravaggio
- Carlo Maratta

Figure-02- a Caravaggio painting

Among sculpture artists are:
- Giovanni Bernini
- Juan Martines Montanes
- Jorg Zurn

Famous artists of Baroque style in the field of architecture are:
- Christopher Wren
- John Vanbrugh
- Balthasar Neumann

Figure-03- Another Caravaggio painting

We could see the examples of painting from Caravaggio as one of Baroque artists (please see Figure 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05).

Caravaggio is nickname for Michelangelo Merisi who developed Baroque in style form known as “lights and dark.The style was developed in 1600’s as the mark of ending of Renaissance style era.

Figure-04- Girl and fruits, painted by Caravaggio

The Caravaggio paintings are characterized by darkness as background, and then spot light on the figures.

As of above paintings and below one, we don’t see architectures, landscapes or views as background. We just see man, woman, girl, boy, animal or fruit as spot figures.

Figure-05- Boy and an animal, painted by Caravaggio

Caravaggio's style was not very accepted, especially from religious communities in Italy, because his models are coming from common people such as from street, farming or brothels.

His style influenced over European artists includes Spanish, Dutch and French at early times. Then, respected by Italian artists of next generations.

Reference
Art Encyclopedia. 2016. Baroque Art. Retrieved from  http://www.visual-arts-
cork.com/history-of-art/baroque.htm....

35 comments:

  1. Velazquez is my favourite artist ever. interesting post!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. He was great artist....

      Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Figure-01- One of Baroque style of art, painted by Caravaggio, credit to WUBR

      Delete
    2. What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      -
      Among sculpture artists are:
      - Giovanni Bernini
      - Juan Martines Montanes
      - Jorg Zur

      Delete
  2. I believe we saw many baroque style paintings at the Louvre. Such an interesting style.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Baroque style started in around 1600 in Rome, Italy, then spread to Europe continent.

      Delete
    2. What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      -
      The style was initiated by the Catholic Church to respond to the Protestant reformation, where the style had to be:
      - more forceful
      - more emotional
      - a greater realism.

      Delete
  3. Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      The style was initiated by the Catholic Church to respond to the Protestant reformation, where the style had to be:
      - more forceful
      - more emotional
      - a greater realism.

      Delete
    2. What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      -
      Then, Baroque style influenced artists in painting, sculpture and architecture a cross Europe.

      Delete
  4. Interesting. As a musician, I am a lot more familiar with the Baroque composers than the artists. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I see....

      Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Then, Baroque style influenced artists in painting, sculpture and architecture a cross Europe.

      Delete
  5. Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Art Encyclopedia (2016) listed prominent artists of Baroque style, some of painting artists are:
      - Diego Velazquez
      - Rembrandt
      - Caravaggio
      - Carlo Maratta

      Delete
  6. At least, the baroque has made history.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Figure-02- a Caravaggio painting

      Delete
  7. Luar biasa lukisan karya Baroque ..., dangat detil dikerjakan.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Among sculpture artists are:
      - Giovanni Bernini
      - Juan Martines Montanes
      - Jorg Zurn

      Delete
  8. Aku kira bukan lukisan, wow luar biasa

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Famous artists of Baroque style in the field of architecture are:
      - Christopher Wren
      - John Vanbrugh
      - Balthasar Neumann

      Delete
    2. What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?

      Delete
  9. Thanks for explaining this, so interesting.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Figure-03- Another Caravaggio painting

      Delete
    2. What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?

      Delete
  10. This “ Light and dark “ aspect of Baroque is so interesting ... I enjoy Baroque music too.... I will now be viewing paintings in a new way. Thank You for sharing this most enlightening post.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      We could see the examples of painting from Caravaggio as one of Baroque artists (please see Figure 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05).

      Delete
  11. Well, if it ain't baroque, don't fix it.
    Sorry.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Caravaggio is nickname for Michelangelo Merisi who developed Baroque in style form known as “lights and dark.” The style was developed in 1600’s as the mark of ending of Renaissance style era.


      Delete
    2. What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?

      Delete
  12. Very interesting, thanks for the explain!
    xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      Figure-04- Girl and fruits, painted by Caravaggio

      Delete
  13. Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      The Caravaggio paintings are characterized by darkness as background, and then spot light on the figures.

      Delete
  14. Thanks very much for this explanation. I didn't know Caravaggio was his nickname.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit:
      What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?
      @
      As of above paintings and below one, we don’t see architectures, landscapes or views as background. We just see man, woman, girl, boy, animal or fruit as spot figures.

      Delete
    2. What is Painting Stylistic of Baroque?

      Delete