Baroque art has more emotion and is very dramatic. There is a lot of movement and energy, unlike mannerism/Renaissance art which is controlled and idealistic. While both are very decorative, baroque art is much more realistic that mannerism. Another characteristic of baroque art is there is a lot of symmetry and 3D shapes. Extremes of light are used.
The best place to find more information about city art is to go to your local art museum and there should be people who are willing to talk to you about the subject. Another way to find more information on city art can look through an art magazine such as Apollo.
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The baroque art period was the time of the Scientific Revolution and Age of Absolutism. Among the general characteristics of baroque art are a sense of movement, energy, and tension (whether real or implied).
Baroque art is typically characterized by dramatic intensity, elaborate detail, and dynamic movement. Elements that are NOT typical of baroque art include simplicity, minimalism, and a lack of emotional expression. Unlike the baroque style, which often features grandeur and ornamentation, a more restrained and straightforward aesthetic would be contrary to its defining traits.
B. R. Vipper has written: 'Baroque art in Latvia' -- subject(s): Art, Baroque Art
The characteristics were the lights and dark of the art, also Baroque art included models with twisted bodies with uncontrolled poses.
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Baroque means exuberant in Italian. Violin Girly