RQ: To what extent did the cultural, artistic, and intellectual developments during the Renaissance influence the emergence and the evolution of the Baroque period? The Baroque era found its artistic focus, ideological foundations, and innovations from the Renaissance period, which acted as a sort of mentor for the time period. The Renaissance's foundation, the revival of classical education, gave Baroque artists a wealth of creative inspiration. Themes began to reflect the Greek and Roman art forms, moving toward historical storytelling and a more realistic depiction of the outside world. "David with the Head of Goliath" by Caravaggio is a prime example of this emphasis on realism. This portrayal of a classical hero reveals a level of emotional rawness not seen in earlier periods. In addition, …show more content…
The Renaissance's foundation, the revival of classical themes such as education and the human mind, gave Baroque artists an abundance of creative inspiration to work upon. Themes began to reflect the Greek and Roman art forms, moving toward historical storytelling and a more realistic depiction of the outside world. "David with the Head of Goliath" by Caravaggio is a prime example of this emphasis on realism. This portrayal of a classical “hero” as the protagonist reveals a level of human emotion not seen in earlier periods, with multiple emotions being conveyed through body movements and facial expressions.The development of oil paints further pushed this artistic independence. It became possible to create completely new painting techniques and deeper color palettes with more vivid colors (this was crucial in advancing work on frescos). Also, the printing press made artworks more widely available by facilitating their dissemination.Baroque art was greatly influenced by the intellectual movement of