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I chose this painting, the Calling of St. Matthew, because it really stuck out with it's detailed contrast in lighting alongside the movement portrayed as often seen in baroque art. It's a really famous and really representative piece of baroque painting. Not only that, the artist Caravaggio was one of the more famous baroque artists in that time.

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I chose "David with the Head of Goliath" by the Italian Baroque Artist Carvaggio. I feel that this piece of artwork reflects a lot of signature Baroque motifs. For one, this piece is imbued with a pensive, almost regretful emotion. Second, this piece reflects a singular moment of time and feels as if David had only recently severed the head of Goliath and is taking in the gravity of his actions. Third, this piece reflects a sobering perspective of an otherwise glorified myth. In this sense, it feels more real and less like a fake fairy tale.

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I chose Last Supper by Jacopo Tintoretto because it is a Baroque alternative to the more famous painting by Da Vinci. There is more intensity, more movement, less stability, and it looks like a picture taken of a singular moment.

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I chose Girl with the pearl earring by Johannes Vermeer because it embodies the clearness and simplicity of the art. In addition, the word "baroque" means irregular pearl or stone in Portuguese, so the pearl earring represents the literal definition of baroque art. In addition to this, the clearness of the skin and the lack of action in the portrait represents baroque art as a whole because of its simplicity, clearness, and light.

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I observed that Baroque music often has long melodic lines, layered melodies, and ornamental/decorative notes added to enhance the style along with by a more rhythmic accompaniment. A good example of this is Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonata in D minor.

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I chose the statue "David" by Bernini because it truly encompasses the specialities of Baroque art given it is captured at a moment in time, its diagonal lines, its emotion and realism, and it's energy and movement. I also think this piece is a good example of Baroque art because it can easily be compared to Michelangelo's "David" statue from the Renaissance, and how they are both different in virtually every way. This goes to show the uniqueness of Baroque art.

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I chose The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn. I love the use of light in the painting where the two figures in the center are well lit as well as the lady in the background. For this lady, there is an intense shine or reflection that emits from her golden clothing. This detail of light to create drama in a scene was an important aspect of baroque art.

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For my piece of art, I chose "David with the Head of Goliath" by the Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio.

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I chose Medusa by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio because it demonstrates the influence of Greek mythology on Baroque-style art, and is a topic I have always been very fascinated by.

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I learned about the complexity of Baroque art and the ways it differs from renaissance art. Specifically I took away with me the way Baroque art is created with deep shadows and strong light as well as the idea of angles and the fluid movements that are apparent throughout this genre of art. -Nick

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This painting is called the Concert of Youths by Caravaggio that depicts four boys during a musical performance. I chose this painting because it shows a unique moment in time during the performance. In other words, it shows the "a moment in time" aspect of the Baroque style.

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I chose The Crucifixion of St. Peter by Caravaggio because it exhibits many distinct characteristics of Baroque art. Instability, movement, a close perspective, and effects of light all play a pivotal role in this artwork.

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I chose this piece called The Milkmaid because I have actually seen it in person; it's a painting by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer.

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For my art piece, I chose The Penitent Magdalene by Georges de La Tour. This painting depicts intense emotion while also portraying an eerie silence and stillness. The subject of the painting seems to be reflecting on her sins and mistakes as she holds a skull which could be used to symbolize the result of turning away from Catholicism. The candle can be thought to represent the light that Catholicism brings.