Baroque vs. Rococo: Contrasting Elaborate Styles in European Art
Setting the Scene: Europe in Transformation The 17th and 18th centuries were anything but quiet for Europe. This was an age defined by extremes religious fervor, political absolutism, and staggering displays of wealth. Monarchs ruled with tight control, the Catholic Church loomed large, and the aristocracy curated culture with precision. Art didn’t sit on the […]








