1) What historic events contributed to the cultivation of the Baroque style? 2) What visual differences are apparent in Baroque art when compared to art made during the Renaissance?

1. A main event that influenced the baroque event was the counter reformation.

2. The main difference between renaissance and baroque period is that renaissance is characterized by a naturalistic and realistic portrayal of the human form and landscape WHILE Baroque period is characterized by exuberant details and grandeur.

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artists need to create a realistic interpretation so that people in general can relate to the artwork. for a common people, an artist's impression gets increased only if he can create something which would look realistic. an abstract is difficult for a common people to understand whereas if a person can draw a girl with simple pencil sketch and if that looks like a real figure then the latter will be praised more than the former.