Movement guide

Baroque

17th century

Representative Baroque artwork — Representative work from the Explainary collection.

Detail from a Baroque artwork — Detail crop for texture and technique.

A dramatic, theatrical style emphasizing movement, emotion, and strong contrasts of light.

What defines it

Dynamic compositions and motion
High contrast light (chiaroscuro)
Emotional, narrative intensity

Techniques and innovations

Theatrical staging within paintings
Light used as a narrative tool

Key artists

Key works in Explainary