Apes in the Kitchen

Apes in the Kitchen

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The Fall Of Man

The Fall Of Man

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The Fête Champêtre 1627

The Fête Champêtre 1627

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Jupiter and Callisto 1613

Jupiter and Callisto 1613

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The Fall of Icarus

The Fall of Icarus

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Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus c. 1617
Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus c. 1617

Baroque

Baroque is an artistic style prevalent from the late 16th century to the early 18th century.

The popularity and success of the Baroque style was encouraged by the Roman Catholic Church, which had decided at the time of the Council of Trent that the arts should communicate religious themes in direct and emotional involvement.

The aristocracy also saw the dramatic style of Baroque architecture and art as a means of impressing visitors and expressing triumphant power and control.

Baroque palaces are built around an entrance of courts, grand staircases and reception rooms of sequentially increasing opulence.

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