In my final project, I will be discussing the highlights of Renaissance and Baroque art and also discussing the similarities and differences between the two artistic styles. I picked this topic because both of these styles are very unique and display a vast amount of fine details. In addition to talking about the different art styles, I will also discuss the differences architectural styles because their differences also parallel to those between artworks. In my project, I will be utilizing the following 5 artworks:

Thesis Statement: Both Renaissance and Baroque paintings pay attention to fine details, expression, scenery, color, and theme. Although both styles share a vast amount of similarities, there are also differences between both styles. Baroque art in 1500-1600 Europe focuses on dramatic expressions, non-idealism, dynamism, and physical movement. Renaissance paintings resemble serenity, stillness, calmness, and are idealized.

1. The Lamentation

Domenichino (1603)

2. Departure of the Amazons

Claude Déruet

1620s

Metropolitan Museum of Art

3. Merry Company on a Terrace 

Jan Steen

1670

Metropolitan Museum of Art

4. Everhard Jabach

Charles Le Brun

1660

Metropolitan Museum of Art

5. Boy with a Greyhound 

Paulo Veronese

1570s

Metropolitan Museum of Art