To introduce it, we will describe the Baroque style, the importance of the mathematics in the Baroque architecture, and the characteristics of the Borromini;s church named san Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (1638-1641, Rome). I will then use general Baroque style, backed up by some well known documentation to prove my argument. ... It has been said that the monumental Baroque is a style that could give the Papacy, like secular absolute monarchies, a formal imposing way of expression that could restore its prestige, at the point of becoming somehow symbolic of the Counter-Reformation. ... Yet ...

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Each period to their own invokes style and composition for different reasons. For example pre-renaissance elements of composition are inherently divergent than those of the Baroque period, just as the styles used in the Italian Renaissance are notably different than those in Germany during the Northern Renaissance. ... Tenebrism is the term associated with the Baroque style that is by definition characterized by predominantly dark tones and shadows with dramatically contrasting effects of light. ... Again we look to the focal point of the painting to distill other elements of style. ... The Ba...

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The ancient Greco-Roman sculptures also were also a part of his style. ... A very important part of his life that developed his artistic being was an influence in the early baroque art of Anniblae Carracci and Caravaggio and also many humanist intellectuals. ... When he left Italy to return to Flanders he was considered one of the greatest because of his use of baroque style. ... Ruben's late style showed how he had encompassed all of his talent into one. ...

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His bold, naturalistic style revolutionized Renaissance art by introducing a new style that was adopted by many artists. ... He influenced other artists to adopt a more realistic and emotional style, which became a popular trend during the Baroque movement. ... This period of artistic style was very exaggerated, dramatic, detailed, and realistic. ... Caravaggio's boldness impressed many northern artists and his style inspired the Baroque movement, and eventually affecting the rest of Europe. ... This Baroque style of art served as a reaction against the intricate logic and reason that ...

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Many styles of art have existed and coexisted through the years. ... Neo-Classical art was something new for artists, and they were excited to change from the Baroque and Rococo styles of the past (Cunningham-Reich, 233). ... Following the Neo-Classical style, romantic art depicted the turn of the century. ... The Romantic style of art during the romantic era was quite representative of the times. ... Yet, both Neo-Classical and Romantic art managed to maintain an individual style characteristic of their own times....

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These artists developed a style of art that was calm, balanced, and idealized, reconciling Christian theology with Greek philosophy. ... These traits are also shown later on in the Baroque Period to depict major storytelling devices for the seventeenth-century. ...

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Since childhood, traveling has always been one of my hobbies. In the summer of 2002, my four friends and I planned to take a seven day trip to Europe. Most of Europe lies in latitudes more northerly than New York, due to which it has warm, Atlantic currents with moderate temperature. The Alps can be used as a rough dividing line for the continents climate. To the north summers are mild; winters can be cool and damp - with rain most common in autumn and spring. ...

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