Module #1 Welcome to Baroque Art An introduction to the course, overview of the Baroque period, and learning objectives
Module #2 Defining Baroque Art Key characteristics of Baroque art, historical context, and artistic movements
Module #3 The Birth of Baroque:Rome and Caravaggio The early Baroque period in Rome, Caravaggios life and art, and his impact on the movement
Module #4 Caravaggios Contemporaries:Orazio Gentileschi and Giuseppe Cesari Exploring the work of Caravaggios contemporaries and their contributions to Baroque art
Module #5 The Spread of Baroque:Naples and Spain The development of Baroque art in Naples and Spain, key artists and their works
Module #6 Baroque Architecture:Bernini and Borromini The development of Baroque architecture, key architects, and their iconic works
Module #7 Berninis Sculpture:Emotional Intensity and Dramatic Movement Gian Lorenzo Berninis sculptures, techniques, and expressive qualities
Module #8 Velázquez and Spanish Baroque Painting The life and art of Diego Velázquez, his impact on Spanish Baroque painting, and key works
Module #9 Rembrandt and Dutch Baroque Painting The life and art of Rembrandt van Rijn, his impact on Dutch Baroque painting, and key works
Module #10 The Baroque Still Life:Symbolism and Reality The development of still life painting in the Baroque period, symbolism, and key artists
Module #11 The Baroque Landscape:from Claude to Poussin The development of landscape painting in the Baroque period, key artists, and their styles
Module #12 French Baroque:Poussin, Claude, and the Royal Academy The development of French Baroque art, key artists, and the role of the Royal Academy
Module #13 The Baroque in the North:Flanders and the Netherlands The development of Baroque art in Flanders and the Netherlands, key artists, and their styles
Module #14 Baroque Art and the Church The relationship between Baroque art and the Catholic Church, patronage, and Counter-Reformation
Module #15 Baroque Art and Power:Royalty and Aristocracy The role of Baroque art in the courts of Europe, royal patronage, and aristocratic tastes
Module #16 The Baroque and Emotional Experience The emotional intensity of Baroque art, dramatic lighting, and the manipulation of emotions
Module #17 Baroque Art and Science:The Age of Curiosity The intersection of art and science in the Baroque period, curiosity cabinets, and the study of nature
Module #18 Baroque Art and the Exotic The fascination with the exotic in Baroque art, orientalism, and the influence of global trade
Module #19 Women in Baroque Art The role of women in Baroque art, female artists, and representations of women in Baroque art
Module #20 The Decline of Baroque and the Rise of Rococo The transition from Baroque to Rococo, stylistic changes, and the end of the Baroque period
Module #21 Baroque Art Today:Legacy and Influence The ongoing influence of Baroque art, contemporary artists, and the continued relevance of Baroque aesthetics
Module #22 Visual Analysis:A Close Look at Baroque Art A guided visual analysis of a selection of Baroque artworks, exploring composition, iconography, and meaning
Module #23 Baroque Art in Context:A Visit to the Museum A virtual tour of a museums Baroque art collection, exploring the artworks in their historical context
Module #24 Research and Writing about Baroque Art Guidelines for researching and writing about Baroque art, including citation styles and academic integrity
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Introduction to Baroque Art career
