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I knew very little in the matter of knowing the differences in elements and characteristics between the different periods of art. All I knew were the names used to describe the particular type of art.

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Now, I understand what makes what makes each period unique to their own regarding the Renaissance, Baroque and Modern/Contemporary forms.

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A common characteristic of Renaissance art is its focus on the human being and making it as realistic as possible. It was a celebration of man paired with the influence of Greek and Roman art.

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"The Creation of Adam" by Micheangelo

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Baroque art can be described as strikingly grandiose with the use of a very stark contrast in terms of color and lighting. This engrossing art style was deliberate in order to "counter" the Protestant Reformation.

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"Supper at Emmaus" by Caravaggio

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Modern art on the other hand highly emphasizes on surrealism. Paintings can be seen as chaotic and messy while still remaining its captivating charm.

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"The Orchestra at the Opera" by Degas

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Finally, Contemporary art has an "out of this world" element to it with its non linear approach. It explores ideas, finding ways to capture the emotion and views of the artist.

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"The Family" by Charles Henry Alson

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Animation has always interested me and would be very engaging to discuss about. Most of what we see is an "image" of something. Bringing movement completely changes its dynamic.

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Photography is also another form of art that I'd like to learn more about. It is a window to the amazing world we live in and would like to know more about the elements of what makes a great photograph

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My knowledge in paintings outside of the "mainstream" was limited as well. Most of them, I only learned from TV shows or movies.