The Baroque Period is described as the 17th century European Art, but encompasses a wide range of styles and genres. The origin “Baroque” still remains unclear, but believed to have come from the Portuguese word barroco, which means an irregularly shaped pearl. The use of the word can be traced back to the late 18th century, when critics belittled the Baroque’s artistic production, because of the comparison to the art of the Italian Renaissance. Over time, the connotation faded, but the title stuck…
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