Most history of art in ancient periods comprises relationships between the
political condition of a nation and the manner artists create their works
of art. Two instances of this in which the nature and meaning of art were
influenced by the changes in political culture are the Baroque and
The Baroque era was a period of wealth and grandiosity. It was the time
when luxury, political victory, and improvements in trade transpired in
Europe. This era was characterized by modern lifestyles among men and
women. Such development and modernization inspired many artists. Hence,
most of the artworks of the time represent progress and grandiose lives.
Buildings and architectural structures were intricate and emphasize rich
decorations. One of the architectures that illustrate the luxury and elegance
of the Baroque style is the Palace of Versailles. An online source
The fence is covered with a sheet of gold; every room is filled with
intricate carvings and elegant figurines. Each room reflects a certain
time or king by the change in furniture and styleâ€The palace is like a
museum, which shows the progress of society using art and architecture
Rembrandt, a celebrated painter of the Baroque style, transformed his
classical style into new light elaborating Baroque characteristics.
Similar to the Baroque era that influenced the characteristics and nature
of art, the era of Romanticism influenced many artists in expressing
themselves against the 18th century's Enlightenment crisis, dominating
attitudes, and political conditions. The arts of Romanticism
were characterized by individualism, imagination, free expression,
intellectual social thoughts, and criticisms. One of the well-known
Romantic poets was William Wordsworth. Wordsworth was known for his
literary poems that express freedom. In Romantic paintings, on the other
hand, some were characterized by imagina...