Baroque was just the next step in the artistic revolution and advancement that began with the Renaissance. Things such as realism and paint quality were greatly increased and interior decoration and furniture design also improved as industry and the ability to craft such things improved.
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The characteristics were the lights and dark of the art, also Baroque art included models with twisted bodies with uncontrolled poses.
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.
Yes, Versailles is a Baroque style palace.
The generally accepted dates are 1600 - 1750
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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).