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Europe in the 17th century

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  •  English    40     Public
    Level 2º ESO
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  • What was the Baroque?
    An artistic, social and cultural movement.
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  • When did it take place?
    Mostly in the 17th century, but also in the 18th century.
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  • What were the aesthetic values of the Baroque?
    An emphasis on motion, complexity, light and colour, realism and the use of drama and symbolism.
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  • Who commissioned work from the Baroque artists in Catholic Europe?
    The Church.
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  • Who else commissioned work from the Baroque artists in Catholic Europe?
    Absolute monarchs.
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  • What was Baroque art used for in the Catholic Church?
    It was used as propaganda for the Counter-Reformation.
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  • Who commissioned work from the Baroque artists in Protestant Europe?
    The bourgeoisie.
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  • What was Baroque art used for in Protestant Europe?
    It was used to reflect the everyday life of the bourgeoisie.
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