Baroque
A period in art and music from about 1600 to 1750, known for drama, emotion, and grandeur.
What is it?
The Baroque period began around 1600 in Italy and spread across Europe. It was a time of great change in art, music, and architecture. Baroque art is dramatic, with lots of movement, bright colors, and deep shadows. Artists like Caravaggio, Bernini, and Juan de Valdés Leal worked in this style. The Catholic Church used Baroque art to inspire faith. The painting of Saint Augustine's conversion is a Baroque work.
Why it matters
The Baroque period produced some of the most famous artworks in the world. Understanding this period helps you understand the style and meaning of many museum pieces.
Where you've seen it
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巴洛克时期
大约从1600年到1750年的艺术和音乐时期，以戏剧性、情感和宏伟而闻名。
这是什么？
巴洛克时期大约在1600年始于意大利，并传播到欧洲各地。这是一个艺术、音乐和建筑发生巨大变化的时期。巴洛克艺术是戏剧性的，充满动感、明亮的色彩和深沉的阴影。卡拉瓦乔、贝尔尼尼和胡安·德·巴尔德斯·莱亚尔等艺术家都采用这种风格。天主教会使用巴洛克艺术来激发信仰。圣奥古斯丁皈依的画作是一件巴洛克作品。
为什么重要
巴洛克时期产生了世界上一些最著名的艺术品。了解这个时期有助于你理解许多博物馆展品的风格和意义。
你在哪里见过它
当你捕捉更多来自巴洛克时期的展品时，这个列表会增长。
