Identify two characteristics of the baroque style of art. a)used only light shades for dramatic effect b)provided comic relief c)depicted christ and his suffering d)invoked feelings of piety among viewers e)left viewers emotionally unmoved

The two characteristics of the Baroque Art are options A) and D). The Baroque period started in the 1600 in Rome and is associated to the Catholic Church during the era of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation. The Catholic Church used to Baroque period as propaganda and a way to attract people to the catholic faith again. In order to achieve this, the Baroque period is associated with drama, appeal to the senses, emotional involvement. Baroque style uses contrast of colors and shades in a dramatic way to invoke the senses of the viewers.  

Option B) is also incorrect since no comic relief is associated to the Baroque Art

Option C) is incorrect also since the Barroque did not focus on painting Christ and his suffering

Option E) is also incorrect since the objective of the Baroque art is to leave viewers “emotionally moved” and not “emotionally unmoved”.

 The Baroque art reflected the religious ideas and stories, it was greatly promoted by the Catholic church, specially in their Couter Reformation period. Also, elements of the Catholic dogma were present, invoking feelings of piety.  The shadows were used to give an impression of three-dimensional forms.

The answer is A and D.

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