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These Stunning Photos Look More Dramatic Than Baroque Art

Take a look at her mesmerizing work which looks more dramatic than Baroque Paintings.

500 Years of Living Room Design in 12 Astonishing Pictures

Baroque (1590 - 1725) If the Renaissance started the job of making interior design more pompous and ornate, Baroque design finished the job.

The 7 Best Dutch Artists You Might Not Have Heard Of

The Dutch Masters of the late renaissance and baroque periods were well known across Europe for their great skill, unique attitude to light and shadow and color usage, as well as their thematic choices. Here are seven of the most noteworthy artists and their works: 1.

13 Terms in Art History You've Never Heard of

Table of contents Classic Egypt and Greece Renaissance Baroque art Modern art General terms Classic Egypt and Greece Horror vacui Source Horror vacui is a Latin term meaning "fear of empty space." This fear is based on a belief that evil spirits will nest in the spaces left in a painting.

Witness the Bible as Illustrated by History’s Greatest Artists!

Articles: The Stories Behind 10 of the Greatest Works of Art 13 Paintings that Changed the Art World Landscape Artists and Their Masterpieces Stories of Greek & Roman Mythology Depicted in Paintings Top 16 Paintings Inspired by the Bible art, classic, leonardo da vinci, bible, Renaissance, Michelangelo, baroque

12 Towns in Germany That Bring Old Magic to Life

As you stroll through the streets, you’ll see amazing examples of Baroque architecture, including wooden houses that remain to this day. 2.

The Visionary Art and Turbulent Life of Caravaggio

The Calling of Saint Matthew (1599-1600) Caravaggio invented and mastered this technique, and after the artist's death in 1610, a whole school of Baroque artists called the Caravaggisti, who followed this technique, emerged.

The Full Glory of a Golden Rome...

The Fountain of Trevi The Trevi fountain is the great symbol of Rome’s baroque period, testimony to the city’s endurance as a cultural center. Yet this fountain also has ancient origins.

Visit Prague, One of the Most Stunning Capitals in Europe

This non-traditional design (to say the least) was controversial at the time because it contrasts with the Baroque, Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings of Prague.

Incredible! Every Inch of This Castle Has a Story to Tell!

[related_articles] Upon acquiring his new estate, von Reisewitz immediately got to work on building a grand and extravagant castle, which is still standing today as Moszna Castle's baroque center.

The Czech Republic is Home to Many a Fairytale Town...

Olomouc – Baroque Pride If you stand in the town square and look up at the Trinity Pillar that overlooks it, you’ll know why UNESCO made it a World Heritage Site. Olomouc is a traditional town, with baroque-era buildings, cathedrals, castles, and even a special traditional cheese made in the town.

This Stunning Chapel in Naples Will Leave You in Awe

It is undoubtedly a jewel of the world's artistic heritage which showcases baroque creativity, dynastic pride, beauty, and mystery, blending together to create a unique and almost timeless atmosphere.

Welcome to the Most Beautiful Library in the World

The Klementinum Library is one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque style architecture. It was first opened in 1722 as part of the Jesuit University. It houses over 20,000 volumes and has been voted as the most majestic and stunning library in the world.

These Drawings Look So Real I Mistook Them For Photos!

When drawing she often refers back to the Baroque era, when artists such as Caravaggio used chiaroscuro to create intense shadows and contrasts.