An essay on the affect of the Baroque style on art, literature, philosophy, politics, and religion.

Renaissance Europe: Baroque'n Traditions
With its contorted shapes, sharp contrast, and brilliant colors, the Baroque style invaded Europe and dominated the better part of the 17th and 18th century. Baroque style can be detected through its boisterous color, exaggerated movement, and distortion of traditional shapes. With a countenance that emphasizes theatricality over conservatism, the Baroque style is a direct result of the Catholic Reformation that originated in Italy. The Roman Catholic Church suffered the loss of many believers to the new Protestant movement that was jettisoned in…