![]() ![]() ![]() Baroque art was a drastic contrast to the austere, stark and boring Protestant religion. The Catholic Church commissioned art in the Baroque style to retain followers during the Protestant Reformation. RELATED ARTICLE: 8 Intriguing Facts to Know about Caravaggio The origins of Baroque and Rococo movements Whereas the Baroque style exudes a masculine energy and presence, Rococo art has a more demure, very beautiful, feminine aura. Though connected through their nautical word origins and general style, their differences are notable and important. The Secret Message, François Boucher, 1767, Oil on Canvas, Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum Baroque comes from the Portugese word barroco which means flawed pearl. Rococo, which relates to the French words, Rocaille (mussel) and Coque (seashell) is actually a divergence from the previous Baroque style. These styles may seem almost indistinguishable but they have distinctive differences. ![]()
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