The Catholic Church.
The three major client groups that commissioned Baroque art were the Catholic Church, which sought to inspire faith through dramatic and emotional works; monarchs and aristocrats, who used art to showcase their power and prestige; and wealthy merchants and civic organizations, who commissioned art for public spaces and private collections to demonstrate their wealth and cultural sophistication. These groups significantly influenced the themes and styles of Baroque art, leading to its dynamic and expressive characteristics.
baroque
dramatic presentation
You cannot say that all Baroque art had one and the same goal. Many of Rubens's paintings were commissioned to glorify the Catholic church, and similar works were executed by other artists.But the French still lifes of the period did not have that kind of purpose, neither had the famous landscapes by Poussin, Claude Lorrain or the Dutch landscapists.
The characteristics were the lights and dark of the art, also Baroque art included models with twisted bodies with uncontrolled poses.
The three major client groups that commissioned Baroque art were the Catholic Church, which sought to inspire faith through dramatic and emotional works; monarchs and aristocrats, who used art to showcase their power and prestige; and wealthy merchants and civic organizations, who commissioned art for public spaces and private collections to demonstrate their wealth and cultural sophistication. These groups significantly influenced the themes and styles of Baroque art, leading to its dynamic and expressive characteristics.
During the Baroque period, prominent patrons included the Catholic Church, monarchies, and wealthy aristocrats. The Church commissioned grand works to convey religious themes and inspire devotion, leading to masterpieces by artists like Caravaggio and Bernini. Monarchs, such as Louis XIV of France, also supported the arts to demonstrate power and cultural supremacy, while affluent nobility sought to showcase their wealth and status through commissioned art and architecture. This patronage significantly influenced the development and stylistic direction of Baroque art and architecture.
baroque
Extravagant
dramatic presentation
You cannot say that all Baroque art had one and the same goal. Many of Rubens's paintings were commissioned to glorify the Catholic church, and similar works were executed by other artists.But the French still lifes of the period did not have that kind of purpose, neither had the famous landscapes by Poussin, Claude Lorrain or the Dutch landscapists.
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).
George Frideric Handle is an artist that commissioned music for the Baroque period. Another composer that worked during the Baroque period was Antonio Vivaldi.
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.
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.
During the Middle Ages art was mainly commissioned by The Church.