BAROQUE ART IN SPAIN

The term Baroque is used to denote European art of the 17th century. Originally it was used to describe the lavishness and extravagance of the art of the period. In Spain the style of Diego Velasquez developed out of the Baroque, one of the  finest masters of
composition. During the 1600s artists in Western Europe developed another new style, elaborate, formal, emotional it was called “Baroque” bizarre. Roman catholic church supported Baroque project as a way to inspire religious devotion. The Monarchs of Europe used Baroque art to display their glory and power and stir feelings of patriotism.  In painting, Peter Paul Rubens Flanders was one of the great masters of the Baroque style. He used such colors to paint highly emotional religious scenes.

Most brilliant of the Dutch realist was Rembrandt van Rijn,  he was interested in spiritual values and often chose religious subject matters.  Renaissance artist found ways to give a natural appearance to their subjects. Artists of the 1600s were often influenced by the rapid change in religion, politics and trade.Their art reflected the dynamic confusion, unrest, and energy of their times. In this period, artists showed extreme of movement, excitement, light and shadow. Baroque style in architecture is marked by heavy sculptural, extravagantly ornamented facade.

    

The giant twisted columns, broken sediments, and a variety of motifs such as scrolls, scallops, trellies, urns, and angels.Neoclassic started in 1764 in Europe, England and America. Classicism was popular through the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era. This style was characterized as design features which are noble, and the manner pieces are sculptured are noble, refined and
dignified.

      

The term “Noble” means that parts are proportioned well considering standard dimensions. Subjects are generally heroes who are devoted to sacrifice for a noble cause.French painter Theodore Gericault and Eugene Delacroix began the new style of Romanticism. Their architects return to the Gothic style, emphasizes the feelings and emotions.