Political Culture and the Meaning of Art

             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...

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