The Baroque: St. Peter's to St. Paul's, Part 2

The Baroque style was the first international art style of the western world. It originated in Rome, Italy, and quickly spread from Italy through Europe and to England. Characterized by its dynamic and dramatic energy, the style adapted to unique geographic regions and patronage as it spread internationally. In this course, we begin with Louis XIV, the builder of the Palace of Versailles, who utilized the drama of the Baroque to promote himself as the Sun King and absolute ruler of France utilizing painting, sculpture, and architecture. From there, we travel to the Dutch Republic where the rise of the open art market emerged, resulting in an explosion of styles catering to more modest tastes and means. Our last stop is England where the Baroque style dominated court portraiture, and architecture played a central role in the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire of 1666. This course uses the Hybrid format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.