Baroque & Rococo: Art & Culture

by Vernon Hyde Minor

This text explores the styles, institutions, cities and genres that shaped the Baroque and Rococo periods' great artistic outpourings. It aims to capture the cultural currents of the time from Counter Reformation to Lois XIV's Versailles to bourgeois Amsterdam.

Genres: Art, Art History, Read For College

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Servabo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptionally informative book. I would almost call it an encyclopedia about art and architecture during the Baroque era, with focus on Rococo cathedral design and elements. Beautiful illustrations used.

[CF · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweeping chronologue of the Baroque and Rococco era in European artistic history. Starting from the late Renaissance era and how the Baroque era came about, this book touches on many artists, and art styles including: painting, sculpture, architecture, interior design and religious items (such as tomb sculptures).

Outlining the history surrounding the eras, and what influenced each movement by artist or genre, is all included. The author delves into the different artistic styles with detail and leaves the reader with a more whole understanding of this important period for art.

Highly enjoyable and a good addition to an art lover's book collection.