Instruction
After watching the documentary, Landmarks of Western Art Episode 3 – The Baroque
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=170QMNMQFHg), and reading Chapter 23
(“Seventeenth-Century Art in Europe”) in the textbook, define the characteristics of the
Baroque in all of its manifestations, from those of Italian origin to those of the
Netherlands, along discussing its unique and distinct qualities from the periods we
have already seen this semester. Within your paper, use contemporary historical
events as evidence to your ideas.
• Find corroborating examples in architecture, sculpture, and painting that
reinforce your presented thesis. The examples must be from these geographical
locations: Italy, France, Spain, Flanders, and The Netherlands. These may be
culled from your textbook, the video, or the internet, but they must be used
within the body of your essay as reinforcing illustrations to your conclusions.
Please insert these into your work with appropriate captioning, including title of
work, artist if applicable, and date of creation
• A bibliography is a must. Please use MLA format. If you have not used this
before, here is a link that will tell you about proper formatting:
https://style.mla.org/formattingpapers/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhcjVBRBHEiwAoDe5x6HVkbDQq3aHvdIh8leWwcC53Grb
A-j0rag6jY4WMiNOPhLRn3T3hxoCghgQAvD_BwE
• The length of the paper is up to you, but it should be of sufficient length to
adequately reinforce your ideas. It must be typed.
• Be critical, thoughtful, and use proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure while
making your arguments. Again, go to the Writing Center if you need help in these areas.