Western Art Course

"Art Dualism" in Baroque Architecture: Borromini and Bernini The "art dualism" is also present in Baroque architecture, where the master of architectural art, Bernini, is paired with our protagonist today — Borromini. Borromini: The "Moon" in Baroque Architecture Borromini (1599-1667) is one of the most…

Baroque Architecture: A Key Element of Baroque Art Baroque architecture is of paramount importance because the essence of Baroque art is most concentrated and vividly expressed through its architectural forms. The Architectural Art of the Baroque Period Defining Baroque Architecture Baroque architecture is the most…

The Famous Painting Girl with a Pearl Earring You must have seen the famous painting Girl with a Pearl Earring. Today, let me introduce you to its creator—Johannes Vermeer. Vermeer, the Painter of the “Mona Lisa of the North” Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) was one of…

Can the Military and Police Be Independent of the Government? Today, let's discuss Rembrandt's paintings. You only need to remember one key idea: historically, many functions of the government were often carried out by spontaneously formed guilds. Starting with Rembrandt's Famous Painting Many matters that…

The Dutch Golden Age and Rembrandt: The Greatest Painter in Dutch History Rembrandt: The Greatest Painter in Dutch History Rembrandt (1606-1669) is widely regarded as the greatest painter in Dutch history and one of the most accomplished artists in the history of painting. Renowned for…

You must be familiar with the famous Spanish painter Picasso, but before him, during the Baroque period, Spain had another great painter—Diego Velázquez. Spain’s Greatest Painter: Diego Velázquez Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) was a renowned Spanish painter of the Baroque period, highly favored by the Spanish…

Today, I would like to introduce Claude Lorrain, the "Father of Landscape Painting." It is because of him that people began to take landscape painting seriously as a subject. Claude Lorrain: The Father of Landscape Painting Claude Lorrain (1600-1682) was a French landscape painter who…

You may have some questions, as we've been talking about art for so long, but the so-called "Capital of Art," France, hasn't been mentioned much. Today, let's talk about "The Father of French Painting," Nicolas Poussin. Nicolas Poussin, "The Father of French Painting" Poussin (1594-1665)…

Today, I would like to introduce another very important Baroque painter—Guido Reni, who is considered the most significant Italian artist after Carracci and Caravaggio. "Rafael of the Baroque Period" – Guido Reni Reni (1575–1642) was the most important Italian academic painter after Carracci and Caravaggio.…

Caravaggio's works are masterpieces of any era. He is personally my favorite artist. Caravaggio: Turning Paintings into Theaters Caravaggio (1571–1610) was a famous Italian painter from the late 16th to early 17th century who had a significant influence on the formation of the Baroque style.…