Baroque

Baroque is an artistic period characterized by drama, detail, and sometimes even extravagance but marked with great emotion and movement. Paintings from this period have richer contrast between light and dark, known as chiaroscuro, and are detailed.  Many of the works of the arts under Baroque have religious themes, historical events, or dramatic scenery. Several of these types of styles gained popularity in Europe in the 17th century. It combined dynamic composition with grandeur and depth. If ever there were a need for art that told powerful tales, then Baroque paintings would be the real deal in terms of visual emotion, drama, and beauty.