century Over Dramatic Over expressive Climax was chosen for execution Encouraged by Roman Catholic Church This style originated in Rome and was associated with the Catholic Counter Reformation. Secondly it is used as a general label for the period when this style flourished – in 17th century and in some areas in the 18th century. Thirdly the term “Baroque” is applied to art of any time or place that shows the qualities of vigorous movement and emotional intensity. Much Hellenistic sculpture can therefore be described as ‘baroque’. In Baroque works colours became brighter than bright, dark became darker – in short they became most dramatic. Even the simplest subjects were represented in the most dramatic way. The best examples can be seen in the works of Rembrandt, Rubens, Bernini. Caravaggio Rembrandt Rubens Carracci Bernini ROCOCO Style of art and architecture characterized by lightness, grace, playfulness and intimacy that emerged in France in and around 1700 and spread throughout Europe I the 18th century. It was a development as a reaction against the weightier Baroque style. It shared with the Baroque the complexity of forms, but instead of solidity and mass they were more concerned with the delicate play on the surface. Rococo style was mainly initially a decoration. Light pinks, greens, blues, and pearly white replaced the heavy gilding works of the Baroque style. The society, which was tired of the heavy grandeur of the Baroque style demanded a lucid style. Watteau (Painter) Fragonard (Painter) Gainsborough (Painter) Falconet (Sculptor) Gabriel (Architect) Rococo style was more suitable for the interior decoration, with asymmetrical curves and pretty decorations.